William Cowper

Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.

Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.

Ten thousand casks,
Forever dribbling out their base contents,
Touch'd by the Midas finger of the state,
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Ten thousand casks,
Forever dribbling out their base contents,
Touch'd by the Midas finger of the state,
Bleed gold for ministers to sport away.
Drink, and be mad then; 'tis your country bids!

By low ambition and the thirst of praise.

By low ambition and the thirst of praise.

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

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

True Charity, a plant divinely nurs'd.

True Charity, a plant divinely nurs'd.