Poem by William Cowper

On the Neglect of Homer

Could Homer come himself, distressed and poor
And tune his harp at Rhedicina's door,
The rich old vixen would exclaim, (I fear,)
'Begone! no tramper gets a farthing here.' 

1. Olney Hymn 4. Jehovah-Nissi. The Lord My Banner
2. Olney Hymn 44. On Opening a Place for Social Prayer
3. Olney Hymn 17. The House of Prayer
4. Olney Hymn 47. The Hidden Life
5. Olney Hymn 32. The Shining Light

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