It is the primal curse, but softened into mercy, made the pledge of cheerful days and nights without a groan

It is the primal curse, but softened into mercy, made the pledge of cheerful days and nights without a groan

William Cowper, a renowned English poet and hymnodist of the 18th century, is often celebrated for his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion and experience in his works. One of his most famous lines, "It is the primal curse, but softened into mercy, made the pledge of cheerful days and nights without a groan," encapsulates Cowper's unique perspective on the human condition and the transformative power of redemption.