Nathaniel Cotton Professions : Poet Born : 1707 Died : 1788 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Nathaniel Cotton Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee. Nathaniel Cotton bless thee angel We'll therefore relish with content, Whate'er kind providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our pow'r; For, if our stock be very small, 'Tis prudent to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour. Nathaniel Cotton prudent contentment kind Be mine that silent calm repast, Nathaniel Cotton cheerful roots tree On God for all events depend; You cannot want when God's your friend. Weigh well your part and do your best; Leave to your Maker all the rest. Nathaniel Cotton events action want I stew all night in my own grease. Nathaniel Cotton grease punishment night To be resigned when ills betide, Nathaniel Cotton smell heart heaven Yet still we hug the dear deceit. Nathaniel Cotton dear hug deceit Thus hand in hand through life we 'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we 'll tread. Nathaniel Cotton joy life hands If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home. Nathaniel Cotton home happiness lying Tis reason's part Nathaniel Cotton soul heart may Similar Authors Abdellatif Laabi poet Ihara Saikaku poet Abram Joseph Ryan poet Ingeborg Bachmann poet Izumi Shikibu poet Bion of Smyrna poet All Authors
