Creative Quotations from . . .
William Cowper
(1731-1800) born on
Nov 15
English poet. "He is best known for the hymn "Oh for a Closer Walk with God," 1779."
 
   
F
Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much;
Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.

R
"Absence of occupation is not rest,
A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed."
A
"Fanaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind."
N
"God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm."
K
"O, popular applause! what heart of man
Is proof against thy sweet, seducing charms?"
 
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Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F: ""The Task," bk. 6, 1785."
R: "Retirement, 623"
A: "In "Correct Quotes for DOS," WordStar International, 1991."
N: "Olney Hymns, 35"
K: ""The Task," bk. 2, 1785."
   



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