Quote #29
Glory, built On selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
More from William Cowper
- There is a fountain fill'd with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veins; And sinners, plung'd beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains.
- Thus happiness depends, as Nature shows, Less on exterior things than most suppose.
- Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
- Freedom has a thousand charms to show, That slaves, howe'er contented, never know.
- His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
- Manner is all in all, whate'er is writ, The substitute for genius, sense, and wit.
- Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will.
- Low ambition and the thirst of praise.