William Cowper · CatalogWilliam CowperWilliam Cowper · CatalogWilliam Cowper (1731–1800) was an English poet and hymn writer; with John Newton he coauthored the Olney Hymns, whose quieter lyrics remain school and church staples.
William Cowper (1731–1800) was an English poet and hymn writer; with John Newton he coauthored the Olney Hymns, whose quieter lyrics remain school and church staples.
Afflictions sanctified by the word by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
For the poor by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
God Moves in a Mysterious Way by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Hatred of sin by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Jesus, Where'er Thy People Meet by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Joy and peace in believing by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Light shining out of darkness by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Lively hope, and gracious fear by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Looking upwards in a storm by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Love constraining to obedience by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Mourning and longing by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
My soul thirsteth for God by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Peace after a storm by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Prayer for patience by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Seeking the beloved by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Self-acquaintance by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Sometimes a Light Surprises by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The christian by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The happy change by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The heart healed and changed by mercy by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The hidden life by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The shining Light by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The valley of the shadow of death by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The waiting soul by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
True pleasures by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
Welcome cross by William Cowper (1779) is presented here as a complete poem for reading aloud and memorization. The hosted edition preserves stanza spacing for recitation practice.
The Diverting History of John Gilpin, subtitled Showing How He Went Farther Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again, is a comic ballad that Cowper wrote in 1782 after his friend Lady Austen told him the story to cheer him from depression. John Gilpin is a London linen-draper, a citizen of credit and renown and a train-band captain.
The Task, published in 1785, is a long poem in six books of blank verse that made William Cowper the most popular poet of his generation. Its origin was playful: Cowper's friend Lady Austen urged him to write blank verse and, when he asked for a subject, told him to write about the sofa.