Religion

The Entire Surrender

by William Cowper 1731–1800

Translated by William Cowper · From Translations

Religion

Peace has unveil'd her smiling face,
And woos thy soul to her embrace;
Enjoy 'd with ease, if thou refrain
From earthly Love, else sought in vain;
She dwells with all who Truth prefer,
But seeks not them who seek not Her.

Yield to the Lord, with simple heart,
All that thou hast, and all thou art;
Renounce all strength but strength divine,
And peace shall be for ever thine:--
Behold the path which I have trod,
My path, 'till I go home to God.

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From the French of Madame Guion.

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Cowper, William. “The Entire Surrender.” Translated by William Cowper. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/cowper/308/.

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Cowper, William. “The Entire Surrender.” Translated by William Cowper. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/cowper/308/.

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