C. L.

[43] Is it possible that Cowper might have remembered this sentiment

in his description of the advantages which the world, that scorns him,

may derive from the noiseless hours of the contemplative man?

Perhaps she owes

Her sunshine and her rain, her blooming spring

And plenteous harvest, to the prayer he makes,

When, Isaac-like, the solitary saint

Walks forth to meditate at eventide,

And think on her, who thinks not on herself.

_Task._

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