Maxioms by William Cowper
Seek to delight, that they may mend mankind.
And, while they captivate, inform the mind.
Seek to delight, that they may mend mankind.
And, while they captivate, inform the mind.
But conversation, choose what theme we may,
And chiefly when religion leads the way,
Should flow, like read more
But conversation, choose what theme we may,
And chiefly when religion leads the way,
Should flow, like waters after summer show'rs,
Not as if raised by mere mechanic powers.
Where tempests never beat nor billows roar.
Where tempests never beat nor billows roar.
Toil for the brave!
The brave that are no more.
Toil for the brave!
The brave that are no more.
Gloriously drunk, obey the important call.
Gloriously drunk, obey the important call.
