In language warm as could be breathed or penned
Thy picture speaks the original my friend,
Not by those looks that indicate thy mind,
They only speak thee friend of all mankind;
Expression here more soothing still I see,
That friend of all, a partial friend to me.
More verses by William Cowper
- On The Astrologers (From The Greek)
- On The Author Of Letters On Literature
- On The Death Of The Bishop Of Ely. Anno Aet. 17. (Translated From Milton)
- On The Death Of The Vice-Chancellor, A Physician (Translated From Milton)
- On The High Price Of Fish