There is in souls a sympathy with sounds.
WILLIAM COWPERGod moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
More William Cowper Quotes
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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Nature is a good name for an effect whose cause is God.
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…So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.
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I will pray, therefore, for blessings on my friends, even though they cease to be so, and upon my enemies, though they continue such.
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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
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No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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All we behold is miracle.
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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
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Vice stings us even in our pleasures, but virtue consoles us even in our pains.
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Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer keeps the Christian’s armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
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