5 William Cowper Quotes on Trust

William Cowper quotes on trust

8. Candid, and generous, and just, Boys care but little whom they trust, An error soon corrected- For who but learns in riper years That man, when smoothest he appears Is most to be suspected?

23. God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.

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

52. I praise the Frenchman [Voltaire], his remark was shrewd - How sweet, how passing sweet, is solitude! But grant me still a friend in my retreat Whom I may whisper - solitude is sweet.

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