William Cowper

Fanaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind.

Fanaticism, the false fire of an overheated mind.

Pleasure admitted in undue degree
Enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.

Pleasure admitted in undue degree
Enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.

How shall I speak thee, or thy power address
Thou God of our idolatry, the Press.
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How shall I speak thee, or thy power address
Thou God of our idolatry, the Press.
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Like Eden's dead probationary tree,
Knowledge of good and evil is from thee.

The earth was made so various, that the mind of desultory man, studious of change, and pleased with novelty, might read more

The earth was made so various, that the mind of desultory man, studious of change, and pleased with novelty, might be indulged.

Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.

Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.