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How long beneath the law I lay

How long beneath the law I lay

Author: William Cowper
Published in 22 hymnals

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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First Line: How long beneath the law I lay
Author: William Cowper
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #268

A Selection of Hymns, adapted to the devotions of the closet, the family, and the social circle; and containing subjects appropriate to the monthly concerns of prayer for the success... #268

Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d211

Church Hymn Book . 3rd ed. #d211
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Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #252

Church Hymn Book; consisting of hymns and psalms, original and selected. adapted to public worship and many other occasions. 2nd ed. #252
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Church Melodies #272

Church Melodies #272

Family Hymns #d110

Family Hymns #d110
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Hymns for Social Worship #174

Hymns for Social Worship #174
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Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #294

Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #294
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Parish Hymns #253

Parish Hymns #253

Parish Psalmody #d299

Parish Psalmody #d299

Parish Psalmody #d307

Parish Psalmody #d307

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d330

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d330

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d334

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d334

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d220

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d220
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The New Baptist Psalmist and Tune Book #168

The New Baptist Psalmist and Tune Book #168
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The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #45

The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #45

The Southern Psalmist #d328

The Southern Psalmist #d328

The Southern Psalmist. New ed. #d341

The Southern Psalmist. New ed. #d341

Union Hymns #d175

Union Hymns #d175

Village Hymns #172

Village Hymns #172
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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #172

Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #172
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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #172

Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #172
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Village Hymns for Social Worship, Selected and Original #172

Village Hymns for Social Worship, Selected and Original #172
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