Cowper

American

[koo-per, kau-] / ˈku pər, ˈkaʊ- /

noun

William, 1731–1800, English poet and hymnologist.

Cowper British

/ ˈkuːpə, ˈkaʊ- /

noun

William. 1731–1800, English poet, noted for his nature poetry, such as in The Task (1785), and his hymns

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The Cowper hymn reminds us of the powerful grip human sacrifice has had on Western culture from its beginning till now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

Paul Collins, who chairs the museum's board of trustees, said the Cowper and Newton Museum wanted to "reflect the universal appeal of this hymn".

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2023

Some romantics may not be completely pleased by season 2, which doesn't wrap up neatly in a bow like the empire waist on a Cressida Cowper dress.

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2022

The Stuff news organization said neighbors Karen and Brad Cowper called police just after 10 p.m. when they heard a man screaming and crying.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2021

Cowper lived from 1666 to 1709 and was a surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Society.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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