The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 3W. Pickering, 1831 |
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... experienced in the Christian Life ...... 107 Watching unto God in the Night Season 111 ............ On the same 113 ................ On the same 115 ..................... ............................... The Joy of the Cross ....
... experienced in the Christian Life ...... 107 Watching unto God in the Night Season 111 ............ On the same 113 ................ On the same 115 ..................... ............................... The Joy of the Cross ....
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... night ; He , the Lord , shall be your glory , God your everlasting light . " XI . JEHOVAH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS . My God , how perfect are thy ways ! But mine polluted are ; Sin twines itself about my praise , And slides into my prayer ...
... night ; He , the Lord , shall be your glory , God your everlasting light . " XI . JEHOVAH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS . My God , how perfect are thy ways ! But mine polluted are ; Sin twines itself about my praise , And slides into my prayer ...
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... night . Lull'd in a soft and fatal sleep , They sin and yet rejoice ; Were they indeed the Saviour's sheep , Would they not hear his voice ? * Judges vii . 2 . Be mine the comforts that reclaim The soul from Satan's HYMNS . 57 57.
... night . Lull'd in a soft and fatal sleep , They sin and yet rejoice ; Were they indeed the Saviour's sheep , Would they not hear his voice ? * Judges vii . 2 . Be mine the comforts that reclaim The soul from Satan's HYMNS . 57 57.
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... more disturb'd and boisterous sea , When Jesus shows a smile , affrights not me ; He hides me , and in vain the billows roar , Break harmless at my feet , and leave the shore . Thou azure vault , where through the gloom of night.
... more disturb'd and boisterous sea , When Jesus shows a smile , affrights not me ; He hides me , and in vain the billows roar , Break harmless at my feet , and leave the shore . Thou azure vault , where through the gloom of night.
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... night , Thick sown , we see such countless worlds of light ! Thou moon , whose car , encompassing the skies , Restores lost nature to our wondering eyes ; Again retiring , when the brighter sun Begins the course he seems in haste to run ...
... night , Thick sown , we see such countless worlds of light ! Thou moon , whose car , encompassing the skies , Restores lost nature to our wondering eyes ; Again retiring , when the brighter sun Begins the course he seems in haste to run ...
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Page 46 - The calm retreat, the silent shade, With prayer and praise agree ; And seem by Thy sweet bounty made For those who follow Thee.
Page 1 - Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast.
Page 48 - SOMETIMES a light -surprises The Christian, while he sings ; It is the Lord, who rises With healing in His wings : When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain.
Page 34 - GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will.
Page 2 - So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road, That leads me to the Lamb.
Page 31 - A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic, like the sun ; It gives a light to every age, It gives — but borrows none. 3. The Hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat; His truths upon the nations rise,— They rise, but never set. 4. Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day.
Page 38 - GOD of my life, to Thee I call, Afflicted at thy feet I fall ; When the great water-floods prevail, Leave not my trembling heart to fail ! 2 Friend of the friendless, and the faint ! Where should I lodge my deep complaint ? Where but with Thee, whose open door Invites the helpless and the poor...
Page 37 - THE billows swell, the winds are high, Clouds overcast my wint'ry sky ; Out of the depths to thee I call, My fears are great, my strength is small. 2 O LORD, the pilot's part perform, And guide and guard me through the storm ; Defend me from each threat'ning ill, Control the waves, say,
Page 1 - OH ! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, — A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb ! 2 Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord ? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word ? 3...
Page 29 - WHAT various hindrances we meet • In coming to a mercy-seat ! Yet who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there ? 2 Prayer makes the darken'd cloud withdraw, Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings every blessing from above. 3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.