What we admire we praise; and when we praise, Advance it into notice, that its worth Acknowledged, others may admire it too.
WILLIAM COWPERStill ending, and beginning still.
More William Cowper Quotes
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour;
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Sends Nature forth the daughter of the skies… To dance on earth, and charm all human eyes.
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Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break, With blessings on your head
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Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
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The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear; And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive.
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We are never more in danger than when we think ourselves most secure, nor in reality more secure than when we seem to be most in danger.
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
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Truth is the golden girdle of the globe.
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Pride made the devil, and the devil made sin; So God made a cole-pit to put the devil in.
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