Mycilla dyes her locks, 'tis said:
But 'tis a foul aspersion;
She buys them black; they therefore need
No subsequent immersion.
More verses by William Cowper
- Olney Hymn 7: Vanity Of The World
- Olney Hymn 64: Praise For Faith
- Olney Hymn 60: Abuse Of The Gospel
- Olney Hymn 55: The Heart Healed And Changed By Mercy
- Olney Hymn 46: Retirement