The Poetical WorksMacmillan, 1889 - 536 páginas |
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Página xv
... seen the maids in vain Sometimes a light surprises Sors adversa gerit stimulum , sed tendit et alas So then the Vandals of our isle 166 far Oh for a lodge in some vast wilderness . O happy shades ! to me unblest Oh , how I love thy holy ...
... seen the maids in vain Sometimes a light surprises Sors adversa gerit stimulum , sed tendit et alas So then the Vandals of our isle 166 far Oh for a lodge in some vast wilderness . O happy shades ! to me unblest Oh , how I love thy holy ...
Página xviii
... seen in the Life , a relative very dear to Cowper , and made it his pious care to tend him in his last years . It may be well to mention here that he was no connexion of the Johnson who will also appear often in the memoir as the ...
... seen in the Life , a relative very dear to Cowper , and made it his pious care to tend him in his last years . It may be well to mention here that he was no connexion of the Johnson who will also appear often in the memoir as the ...
Página xxvii
... seen , enough of his nephew's aptitude for business to induce him to take an important step . He refused to sanction his daughter's engagement . The young lady pleaded with such earnestness as to shake his resolution for a while , but ...
... seen , enough of his nephew's aptitude for business to induce him to take an important step . He refused to sanction his daughter's engagement . The young lady pleaded with such earnestness as to shake his resolution for a while , but ...
Página xxix
... seen already that he had had melancholy fits at school . The opening lines of his Epistle to Lloyd ( p . 9 ) , written in 1754 , show that these fits had taken an intenser form , and , as we have said , his fears of poverty probably ...
... seen already that he had had melancholy fits at school . The opening lines of his Epistle to Lloyd ( p . 9 ) , written in 1754 , show that these fits had taken an intenser form , and , as we have said , his fears of poverty probably ...
Página xxxii
... seen hereafter , that it was her sister , Cowper's former love . His anxiety was naturally returning . Besides , Huntingdon shows to less advantage in the decline of the year than in June , and his outdoor pursuits were becoming ...
... seen hereafter , that it was her sister , Cowper's former love . His anxiety was naturally returning . Besides , Huntingdon shows to less advantage in the decline of the year than in June , and his outdoor pursuits were becoming ...
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Página 204 - Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, Were he on earth, would hear, approve, and own, Paul should himself direct me. I would trace His master-strokes, and draw from his design. I would express him simple, grave, sincere ; In doctrine uncorrupt ; in language plain, And plain in manner ; decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture ; much impressed Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it, too ; affectionate in look And tender in address,...
Página 318 - I will obey, not willingly alone, But gladly, as the precept were her own ; And, while that face renews my filial grief, Fancy shall weave a charm for my relief, Shall steep me in Elysian reverie, A momentary dream that thou art she.
Página 319 - Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss — Ah, that maternal smile ! It answers — Yes. I heard the bell tolled on thy burial day, I saw the hearse that bore thee slow away, And, turning from my nursery window, drew A long, long sigh, and wept a last adieu l But was it such ? — It was.
Página 319 - But was it such? — It was. — Where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown. May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore, The parting word shall pass my lips no more!
Página 33 - The hand that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day.
Página 36 - It can bring with it nothing But he will bear us through : Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe his people too : Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed ; And he who feeds the ravens Will give his children bread.
Página 305 - His long red cloak, well brushed and neat, He manfully did throw. Now see him mounted once again Upon his nimble steed, Full slowly pacing o'er the stones, With caution and good heed. But finding soon a smoother road Beneath his well-shod feet, The snorting beast began to trot, Which galled him in his seat. X So, Fair and softly...
Página 28 - Dear dying Lamb ! Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more.
Página 33 - His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err,* And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
Página 33 - Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.