In man or woman, but far most in man, And most of all in man that ministers, And serves the altar, in… — William Cowper Altars Copy Share Image
Great offices will have great talents, and God gives to every man the virtue, temper, understanding, taste, that lifts him into life,… — William Cowper Every man Copy Share Image
Religion Caesar never knew Thy posterity shall sway, Where his eagles never flew, None as invincible as they. — William Cowper Eagles Copy Share Image
No tree in all the grove but has its charms, Though each its hue peculiar. — William Cowper Charm Copy Share Image
“then to the dance, and make the sober moon... witness of joys that shun the sights of noon.” — William Cowper Dance Copy Share Image
Me howling blasts drive devious, tempest-tossed, / Sails ripped, seams opening wide, and compass lost. — William Cowper Blast Copy Share Image
“Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And, while the bubbling and… — William Cowper Comfort Copy Share Image
Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilirate the spirit, and restore The tone of languid nature. — William Cowper Country life Copy Share Image
And, of all lies (be that one poet's boast) / The lie that flatters I abhor the most. — William Cowper Boast Copy Share Image
How happy it is to believe, with a steadfast assurance, that our petitions are heard even while we are making them; and… — William Cowper Assurance Copy Share Image
Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away. — William Cowper Casts Copy Share Image
I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when… — William Cowper Fans Copy Share Image
When nations are to perish in their sins, 'tis in the Church the leprosy begins. — William Cowper Church Copy Share Image
The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away. — William Cowper Darkest Copy Share Image
Accomplishments have taken virtue's place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace. — William Cowper Accomplishment Copy Share Image
O Winter! ruler of the inverted year, . . . I crown thee king of intimate delights, Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness, And… — William Cowper Born Copy Share Image
They best can judge a poet's worth, Who oft themselves have known The pangs of a poetic birth By labours of their… — William Cowper Birth Copy Share Image
Remorse, the fatal egg by pleasure laid, In every bosom where her nest is made, Hatched by the beams of truth, denies… — William Cowper Beam Copy Share Image
Thieves at home must hang; but he that puts Into his overgorged and bloated purse The wealth of Indian provinces, escapes. — William Cowper Corruption Copy Share Image
Religion, if in heavenly truths attired, Needs only to be seen to be admired. — William Cowper Heavenly Copy Share Image
“Man disavows, and Deity disowns me; Hell might afford my miseries a shelter; Therefore Hell keeps her ever-hungry mouths all Bolted against… — William Cowper Depression Copy Share Image
