“ How much a dunce that has been sent to roam, excels a dunce that has been kept at home. William Cowper
“ My fugitive years are all hasting away,And I must ere long lie as lowly as they,With a turf on my breast, and a stone at my head,Ere another such grove shall arise in its stead.'Tis a sight to engage… William Cowper
“ The dearest idol I have known,Whate'er that idol be,Help me to tear it from thy throne,And worship only thee.So shall my walk be close with God,Calm and serene my frame;So purer light shall mark the r… William Cowper
“ God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. William Cowper
“ When we don't pray, we quit the fight. Prayer keeps the Christian's armor bright. And Satan trembles when he sees. The weakest saint upon his knees. William Cowper
“ A glory gilds the sacred page Majestic like the sun It gives a light to every age It gives but borrows none. William Cowper
“ Beware of desp'rate steps the darkest day lived till tomorrow will have pass'd away. William Cowper
“ He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger. William Cowper
