Poem by William Cowper

The Maze

From right to left, and to and fro,
Caught in a labyrinth you go,
And turn, and turn, and turn again,
To solve the mystery, but in vain;
Stand still, and breathe, and take from me
A clue, that soon shall set you free!
Not Ariadne, if you met her,
Herself could serve you with a better.
You enter’d easily--find where--
And make with ease your exit there! 

1. To The Rev. Mr. Newton
2. The Dog and the Water Lily
3. Welcome to the Table
4. Heroism
5. Abuse of the Gospel

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