Memoir of the Early Life of William Cowper

William Cowper wrote this testimony of his journey to salvation. It covers his childhood school days, his time at St. Alban’s, his move to Huntingdon, and finally his move to the Unwin’s in 1765. It is a passionate account of William Cowper’s thoughts of self-murder and also his joy in finding God. The Appendix includes many letters by William Cowper from the years 1765-6, which illustrate his remarkable conversion. An appendix article by Samuel Miller shows that suicide is a sin against God, human nature, our fellow man, and our interests beyond the grave.