Die führende Flut

Translator: Carl Röhl

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Author: William Cowper

William Cowper (pronounced "Cooper"; b. Berkampstead, Hertfordshire, England, 1731; d. East Dereham, Norfolk, England, 1800) is regarded as one of the best early Romantic poets. To biographers he is also known as "mad Cowper." His literary talents produced some of the finest English hymn texts, but his chronic depression accounts for the somber tone of many of those texts. Educated to become an attorney, Cowper was called to the bar in 1754 but never practiced law. In 1763 he had the opportunity to become a clerk for the House of Lords, but the dread of the required public examination triggered his tendency to depression, and he attempted suicide. His subsequent hospitalization and friendship with Morley and Mary Unwin provided emotional st… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Aus Jesu Wunden quillt das Blut
Title: Die führende Flut
English Title: There is a fountain filled with blood
Author: William Cowper
Translator: Carl Röhl
Language: German
Refrain First Line: O herrliche Quelle, Versöhnungsborn
Copyright: Public Domain

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Die Kleine Palme #10

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Evangelisches Gesangbuch #10

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Gemeinschafts-Lieder. 7th ed. #478

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