I am out of humanity’s reach.I must finish my journey alone,Never hear the sweet music of speech;I start at the sound of my own.
WILLIAM COWPERGod moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
More William Cowper Quotes
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Elegant as simplicity, and warm As ecstasy.
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Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume; And we are weeds without it.
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Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
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Accomplishments have taken virtue’s place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.
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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.
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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
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I seem forsaken and alone, / I hear the lion roar; / And every door is shut but one, / And that is Mercy’s door.
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Truth is the golden girdle of the globe.
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Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
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Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.
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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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A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your joys disperse at one immense explosion.
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Some people are more nice than wise.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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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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