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But oars alone can ne'er prevail
To reach the distant coast;
The breath of Heaven must swell read more

But oars alone can ne'er prevail
To reach the distant coast;
The breath of Heaven must swell the sail,
Or all the toil is lost.

by William Cowper Found in: Boating Quotes,
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. . . Philologists, who chase
A painting syllable through time and space
Start it at home, read more

. . . Philologists, who chase
A painting syllable through time and space
Start it at home, and hunt it in the dark,
To Gaul, to Greece, and into Noah's Ark.

by William Cowper Found in: Linguists Quotes,
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And Satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.

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

by William Cowper Found in: Prayer Quotes,
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Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keep peace.

Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keep peace.

by William Cowper Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.

Man on the dubious waves of error toss'd.

by William Cowper Found in: Errors Quotes,
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