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O for a Closer Walk with God « Wordwise Hymns — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:17:43 +0000

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Comment on O for a Closer Walk with God by rcottrill

rcottrill — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:36:33 +0000

I appreciate your observations about this enigmatic man. Considered the greatest English poet of his day, Cowper first tried to become a lawyer but, as I recall, an inordinate fear at the thought of the oral examination brought his studies to an end. In and out of a mental hospital, he struggled with devastating feelings of worthlessness, and the terror of eternal judgment.

Having lived, myself, for over 40 years, with someone who deals with chronic depression, I know at least a little of what he must have suffered. And of course Cowper lived in a day when the condition was less well understood, and when drugs to mitigate its symptoms effectively were not available. The truth is that such irrational black moods may reflect little or nothing of the sufferer’s true spiritual condition. I personally have absolutely no doubt that William Cowper was a born again child of God.

He lived under the kindly guardianship of Rev. and Mrs. Morley Unwin, and enjoyed a close friendship with John Newton for 19 years. Newton likely knew him as well as anyone. And I doubt the collaboration of the two men in putting together the classic Olney Hymns (for which Cowper wrote 67 selections) would have happened otherwise. Thanks for writing, and God bless.

Comment on O for a Closer Walk with God by Brian

Brian — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:06:37 +0000

Cowper was such an interesting figure in Christian history, specifically in hymn writing. I read writings of his such as these and think that surely he belonged to Christ, yet it’s my understanding that he never felt an assurance of his salvation; yet quite the opposite – he believed God had damned him eternally. I certainly hope that is the depression and despair talking and not the voice of God, for he has certainly served the church and the saints to follow in songs such as this one, There is a Fountain, etc…

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An edifying site about hymns « Prydain — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:41:52 +0000

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Comment on Hymn Index by Lola Cain

Lola Cain — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:24:23 +0000

I came to your site to explore because of your love of old music – found this article you wrote during my exploration in your site, and love the history lesson provided…. When I quote you (and I will!) I will appropriately credit where the info came from!

Comment on We Would See Jesus by rcottrill

rcottrill — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:45:34 +0000

And thanks, in return, for helping me spread the word!

Comment on We Would See Jesus by Carol-Christian Soldier

Carol-Christian Soldier — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:57:16 +0000

Thank you for your comment on my site-some time ago -just re-linked my post (A Mighty Fortress) to a new post and ‘found you’–
I will be adding you to my roll…

Carol-CS