1. Children of God lack nothing,
His promise bears them through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe His people too.
2. Beneath the spreading heavens,
No creature but is fed,
And He who feeds the ravens
Will give His children bread.
3. Though vine or fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit should bear;
Though all the field should wither,
Nor flocks nor herds be there,
4. Yet, God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice,
For while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
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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 >
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