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William Cowper Quotes: All zeal for a reform, that gives offence To peace and charity, is mere pretence.
         

All zeal for a reform, that gives offence To peace and charity, is mere pretence.


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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.



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