A patriot's blood,Well spent in such a strife, may earn indeed,And for a time ensure to his loved land,The sweets of liberty and equal lawsBut martyrs struggle for a brighter prize,And win it with more pain. Their blood is shedIn confirmation of the noblest claim --Our claim to feed upon immortal truth,To walk with God, to be divinely free,To soar, and to anticipate the skies.Yet few remember them.
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The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, 'Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more.'William Cowper
Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich.
William Cowper
John Gilpin was a citizen Of credit and renown, A train-band captain eke was he Of famous London town.
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Fate steals along with silent tread, Found oftenest in what least we dread Frowns in the storm with angry brow, But in the sunshine strikes the blow.
William Cowper
The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne , And worship only thee.
William Cowper
Great contest follows, and much learned dust Involves the combatants each claiming truth, And truth disclaiming both.
William Cowper
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