The Clouds Ye So Much Dread Are Big with Mercy: William Cowper | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Hidden Smile of God by John Piper - "The Clouds Ye So Much Dread Are Big with Mercy": Insanity and Spiritual Songs in the Life of William CowperWilliam Cowper (1731-1800) was an eighteenth-century English poet and hymnist whose life was profoundly shaped by his lifelong struggle with severe depression and despair. Despite these persistent mental health battles, he was a genuine Christian and an influential figure in the Evangelical Revival.The roots of Cowper's struggles were deeply embedded in his early life. He was traumatized by the death of his mother at age six…
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