William Cowper ("Kooper"), etc.

Not only have I been enjoying John Newton's hymns, but also his hymn-writing partner, William Cowper. Mr. Cowper was known for being "a little nuts", to say the least - which is comforting to me at times; seeing friends and family wonder at my sanity from time to time. I simply go to Isaiah 26:3 when I need to; knowing the devil and his host prowl around like roaring lions, seeking whom they may bring down. I recommend reading "Cowper's Grave", here:

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/c/o/w/cowper_w.htm

I also recommend reading the story behind "There is a fountain filled with blood" - I think Cowper's best-known hymn:

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/f/tfountfb.htm

Lastly, I recommend this hymn:

http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/l/hlgilove.htm

Love, in Christ,

Daniel