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I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earn'd.

William Cowper

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William Cowper
Age: 68 †
Born: 1731
Born: November 26
Died: 1800
Died: April 25
Hymnwriter
Poet
Poet Lawyer
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Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
Carry
Sinews
Slave
Tremble
Ground
Sold
Wealth
Earn
Fans
Bought
Sleep
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Ever
Wake
Would
Slavery

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