The complete poetical works of William Cowper, with life and critical notice of his writings1855 |
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... hope of success in it myself . " " I did actually live three years with Mr Chapman , a solicitor , " he says ; " there was I and the future Lord Chancellor " ( Thurlow ) con- stantly employed , from morning to night , in giggling and ...
... hope of success in it myself . " " I did actually live three years with Mr Chapman , a solicitor , " he says ; " there was I and the future Lord Chancellor " ( Thurlow ) con- stantly employed , from morning to night , in giggling and ...
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... Hope , " Charity , " " Conver- sation , " and " Retirement . " These were all written in little more than a year , and were published in one volume in 1781. It met with a favourable reception from the critics of the day , and slowly ...
... Hope , " Charity , " " Conver- sation , " and " Retirement . " These were all written in little more than a year , and were published in one volume in 1781. It met with a favourable reception from the critics of the day , and slowly ...
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... Hope , and Charity . " The poem thus casually suggested grew into six books , and is deservedly the most popular of his larger poems . Many passages in his first volume are not inferior to the best pieces of the " Task ; " but in the ...
... Hope , and Charity . " The poem thus casually suggested grew into six books , and is deservedly the most popular of his larger poems . Many passages in his first volume are not inferior to the best pieces of the " Task ; " but in the ...
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... to all the world besides , was denied to him . There were momentary intervals in which a ray of hope gleamed upon his mind , but they were tran- sitory ; and it is melancholy to record , that LIFE OF WILLIAM COWPER . xi.
... to all the world besides , was denied to him . There were momentary intervals in which a ray of hope gleamed upon his mind , but they were tran- sitory ; and it is melancholy to record , that LIFE OF WILLIAM COWPER . xi.
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William Cowper. sitory ; and it is melancholy to record , that that hope of which he had sung so sweetly to others was denied to him- self in his last hours . But though the nature of his disease had banished hope from his mind , his ...
William Cowper. sitory ; and it is melancholy to record , that that hope of which he had sung so sweetly to others was denied to him- self in his last hours . But though the nature of his disease had banished hope from his mind , his ...
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Página 218 - So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb.
Página 159 - Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
Página 230 - Thou shalt see my glory soon, When the work of grace is done ; Partner of my throne shalt be : Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?
Página 263 - I AM monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute, From the centre all round to the sea, I am lord of the fowl and the brute. 0 Solitude ! where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
Página 142 - My panting side was charged, when I withdrew, To seek a tranquil death in distant shades. There was I found by one who had himself Been hurt by the archers. In his side he bore, And in his hands and feet, the cruel scars. With gentle force soliciting the darts, He drew them forth, and heal'd, and bade me live.
Página 127 - Slaves cannot breathe in England ; if their lungs Receive our air, that moment they are free ; They touch our country, and their shackles fall. That's noble, and bespeaks a nation proud And jealous of the blessing. Spread it then, And let it circulate through every vein Of all your empire ; that, where Britain's power Is felt, mankind may feel her mercy too.
Página 284 - Stop thief! stop thief! — a highwayman! Not one of them was mute; And all and each that passed that way Did join in the pursuit. And now the turnpike gates again Flew open in short space; The toll-men thinking as before That Gilpin rode a race.
Página 257 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Página 236 - The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat : His truths upon the nations rise ; They rise, but never set. Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day.
Página 298 - Shoots into port at some well-haven'd isle, Where spices breathe, and brighter seasons smile, There sits quiescent on the floods that show Her beauteous form reflected clear below, While airs impregnated with incense play Around her, fanning light her streamers gay ; So thou, with sails how swift ! hast reached the shore, ' Where tempests never beat nor billows roar,' * And thy loved consort on the dangerous tide Of life long since has anchor'd by thy side.