Then liberty, like day, breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy

Then liberty, like day, breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist who lived during the 18th century. He is best known for his works that reflect his deep religious faith and his struggles with mental illness. One of his most famous lines comes from his poem "The Task," where he writes, "Then liberty, like day, breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy."