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All zeal for a reform, that gives offence To peace and charity, is mere pretence.

William Cowper

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William Cowper
Age: 68 †
Born: 1731
Born: November 26
Died: 1800
Died: April 25
Hymnwriter
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Poet Lawyer
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Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
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Mere
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Peace
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Pretence

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