work_id,theme,provenance,created_at,text,reviewed_on,id,comments,metaphor,dictionary,updated_at,context 5776,"",Reading,2003-07-23 00:00:00 UTC,"Say, can the tinkling of the neighbouring stream
The riches of the Gospel truths convey?
Or can the glow-worm, with her languid beam,
Unfold the glories of immortal day?
As soon shall these the wondrous task perform,
To wounded minds the healing balm impart,
As Man--vain, impotent, self-righteous worm--
With aught but faith console his aching heart.
(ll. 33-40, p. 272)",,15420,•Written by William Cowper's cousin,The mind may be wounded and healing balm imparted to it,"",2009-09-14 19:43:36 UTC,"Closing stanza. Poem about Lorenzo, who pursues ""sublunary things."" He is brought to his deathbed and his Deism challenged."