The Works of William Cowper, Volumen1H. G. Bohn, 1853 |
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... AMUSEMENTS IN THE TEMPLE . RISE AND PRO- GRESS OF HIS INSANITY AS RELATED BY HIMSELF . COWPER compares Pope's Homer with the original throughout 74 Translates four books of the Henriade Accuses himself of wishing that the Clerk of the ...
... AMUSEMENTS IN THE TEMPLE . RISE AND PRO- GRESS OF HIS INSANITY AS RELATED BY HIMSELF . COWPER compares Pope's Homer with the original throughout 74 Translates four books of the Henriade Accuses himself of wishing that the Clerk of the ...
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... amusements of man- kind . " At other times he took blame to himself and imputed no fault to nature . Writing to a young friend who was then studying the law , he says to him , " You do well my dear sir , to improve your opportunity ; to ...
... amusements of man- kind . " At other times he took blame to himself and imputed no fault to nature . Writing to a young friend who was then studying the law , he says to him , " You do well my dear sir , to improve your opportunity ; to ...
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... amusement , but I had no one to direct me where to find it . " At length I met with Herbert's Poems ; and , gothic and uncouth as they were , I yet found in them a strain of piety which I could not but admire . This was the only author ...
... amusement , but I had no one to direct me where to find it . " At length I met with Herbert's Poems ; and , gothic and uncouth as they were , I yet found in them a strain of piety which I could not but admire . This was the only author ...
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... amusement that the place afforded . I was also a sailor , and being of Sir Thomas Hesketh's party , who was himself born one , was often pressed into the service . But though I gave myself an air and wore trowsers , I had no genuine ...
... amusement that the place afforded . I was also a sailor , and being of Sir Thomas Hesketh's party , who was himself born one , was often pressed into the service . But though I gave myself an air and wore trowsers , I had no genuine ...
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... amusement and perhaps , as in later years , re- lief , by employing himself in light literature . The power of versifying is sometimes hereditary ; but far less frequently than a musical ear , or the painter's accuracy of eye and ...
... amusement and perhaps , as in later years , re- lief , by employing himself in light literature . The power of versifying is sometimes hereditary ; but far less frequently than a musical ear , or the painter's accuracy of eye and ...
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Página 160 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just persons that need no repentance.
Página 4 - Say, wast thou conscious of the tears I shed? Hover'd thy spirit o'er thy sorrowing son, Wretch even then, life's journey just begun? Perhaps thou gavest me, though unfelt, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss — Ah, that maternal smile! it answers — Yes.
Página 12 - Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise, We love the play-place of our early days. The scene is touching, and the heart is stone That feels not at that sight, and feels at none.
Página 439 - And that immortalizes whom it sings: — But thou hast little need. There is a Book By seraphs writ with beams of heavenly light, On which the eyes of God not rarely look, A chronicle of actions just and bright — There all thy deeds, my faithful Mary, shine ; And since thou own'st that praise, I spare thee mine.
Página 108 - Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Página 130 - ... till eleven, we read either the Scripture, or the sermons of some faithful preacher of those holy mysteries ; at eleven we attend divine service, which is performed here twice every day ; and from twelve to three we separate and amuse ourselves as we please. During that interval I either read in my own apartment, or walk, or ride, or work in the garden. We seldom sit an hour after dinner, but if the weather permits adjourn to the garden, where with Mrs. Unwin and her son I have generally the...