Lectures on the Life, Genius and Insanity of CowperR. Carter & brothers, 1856 - 415 páginas |
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... , and for a couple of years was placed in the family of an eminent oculist , to be treated for a complaint threatening his eye- sight . From that care and discipline he was removed , at CHILDHOOD OF COWPER . 5 the age of ten ,
... , and for a couple of years was placed in the family of an eminent oculist , to be treated for a complaint threatening his eye- sight . From that care and discipline he was removed , at CHILDHOOD OF COWPER . 5 the age of ten ,
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... eye above the shoe - buckle of the elder boys , who were too apt to tyrannise over his gentle spirit . " Cowper's own description of this misery refers only to his experience at the school for children in Hert- CHILDHOOD OF COWPER . 7 ...
... eye above the shoe - buckle of the elder boys , who were too apt to tyrannise over his gentle spirit . " Cowper's own description of this misery refers only to his experience at the school for children in Hert- CHILDHOOD OF COWPER . 7 ...
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... eyes , for which he had been two years in the house of a renowned oculist , but to no good purpose . From thence , he says , he went to Westminster School , where , at the age of fourteen , the small - pox seized him , and proved the ...
... eyes , for which he had been two years in the house of a renowned oculist , but to no good purpose . From thence , he says , he went to Westminster School , where , at the age of fourteen , the small - pox seized him , and proved the ...
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... eye at the first glance to the verse in the thirteenth chapter of Luke's gospel , " Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish . " He read the words , but the moment he had uttered them he began to see and to feel their full import ...
... eye at the first glance to the verse in the thirteenth chapter of Luke's gospel , " Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish . " He read the words , but the moment he had uttered them he began to see and to feel their full import ...
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... eyes This more than monster , in his proper guise . He loved the world that hated him ; the tear That dropp'd upon his Bible was sincere . Assail'd by scandal , and the tongue of strife , His only answer was a blameless life ; And he ...
... eyes This more than monster , in his proper guise . He loved the world that hated him ; the tear That dropp'd upon his Bible was sincere . Assail'd by scandal , and the tongue of strife , His only answer was a blameless life ; And he ...
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Página 247 - Wouldst softly speak, and stroke my head, and smile;) Could those few pleasant days again appear, Might one wish bring them, would I wish, them here? I would not trust my heart — the dear delight Seems so to be desired, perhaps I might — But no!
Página 48 - It is come, I know not how, to be taken for granted, by many persons, that Christianity is not so much as a subject of inquiry , but that it is, now at length, discovered to be fictitious.
Página 324 - Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume ; And we are weeds without it. All constraint, Except what wisdom lays on evil men, Is evil : hurts the faculties, impedes Their progress in the road of science, blinds The eyesight of Discovery ; and begets, In those that suffer it, a sordid mind, Bestial, a meager intellect. unfit To be the tenant of man's noble form.
Página 246 - A thousand other themes less deeply traced. Thy nightly visits to my chamber made, That thou mightst know me safe and warmly laid ; Thy morning bounties ere I left my home, The biscuit, or confectionary plum...
Página 95 - 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.
Página 245 - Faithful remembrancer of one so dear, 0 welcome guest, though unexpected here ! Who bidst me honour with an artless song, Affectionate, a mother lost so long, 1 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 295 - It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
Página 246 - May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore, The parting word shall pass my lips no more ! Thy maidens, grieved themselves at my concern, Oft gave me promise of thy quick return. What ardently I wish'd I long believed. And, disappointed still, was still deceived. By expectation every day beguiled, Dupe of to-morrow even from a child.
Página 306 - THE twentieth year is well-nigh past Since first our sky was overcast ; Ah would that this might be the last! My Mary ! Thy spirits have a fainter flow, I see thee daily weaker grow — 'Twas my distress that brought thee low, My Mary...
Página 211 - Thou art the source and centre of all minds, Their only point of rest, eternal Word ! From thee departing, they are lost and rove At random, without honour, hope, or peace. From thee is all that soothes the life of man, His high endeavour, and his glad success, His strength to suffer, and his will to serve.