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 >
Display Title: What Various Hindrances We MeetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetTune Title: QUEBECAuthor: William Cowper, 1731-1800Meter: LMScripture: Exodus 25:22; Luke 11:1Date: 2011Subject: Conflict | ; Faith | ; Prayer | ; The Christian Life | Prayer and Intercession
Display Title: What Various Hindrances We MeetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetTune Title: CONTRITIONAuthor: William CowperMeter: LMDate: 2017Subject: Prayer |
Display Title: What Various Hindrances We MeetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetTune Title: CONTRITIONAuthor: William CowperMeter: LMDate: 2023Subject: Prayer |
Display Title: What Various Hindrances We MeetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetTune Title: PENTECOSTAuthor: William CowperMeter: L MDate: 1999Subject: Prayer |
Display Title: What Various Hindrances We MeetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetTune Title: BRESLAUAuthor: William CowperMeter: LMSource: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779), number 60
Display Title: What various hindrances we meetFirst Line: What various hindrances we meetAuthor: William Cowper (1731-1800)Date: 1986Subject: Means of grace | Prayer