7 William Cowper Quotes on Spirituality

William Cowper quotes on spirituality

20. Oh! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heav'nly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb!

22. And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.

25. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will.

27. Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.

88. Acquaint thyself with God, if thou would'st taste His works. Admitted once to his embrace, Thou shalt perceive that thou was blind before: Thine eye shall be instructed; and thine heart Made pure shall relish with divine delight Till then unfelt, what hands divine have wrought.

89. Give what Thou canst, without Thee we are poor; And with Thee rich, take what Thou wilt away.

95. But many a crime deem'd innocent on earth Is register'd in Heaven; and these no doubt Have each their record, with a curse annex'd. Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, But God will never.