Glory, built On selfish principles, is shame and guilt. - William Cowper

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Glory, built
On selfish principles, is shame and guilt.

William Cowper

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About William Cowper

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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Beware of desp'rate steps! The darkest day (Live till tomorrow) will have passed away.

The earth was made so various, that the mind Of desultory man, studious of change And pleased with novelty, might be indulged.

But the sound of the church-going bell These valleys and rocks never heard; Ne'er sigh'd at the sound of a knell, Or smiled when a Sabbath appear'd.