Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way… - William Cowper

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Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, While meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.

William Cowper

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William Cowper (26 November 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist.

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Also Known As: Bard of Olney

Alternative Names: Cowper, William • Cowper William

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Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

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.

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

Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, While meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray. - William Cowper

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