William Cowper: The Evangelical Poet

William Cowper is arguably England’s greatest poet, whose work was widely acclaimed in his era. His poetry was enjoyed throughout society, including by members of the Royal family. William Cowper made poetry more accessible to the ordinary person and used his poetry to point people towards the gospel. Cowper was a faithful Christian and a friend of John Newton. This lecture will look at the life of William Cowper and the lessons we can learn.