Richard Gifford

Richard Gifford (1725 – 1807), poet, was educated at Oxford University, and the author of the poem, Contemplation. He also wrote theological and controversial works as well.

Quotes

• Verse sweetens toil, however rude the sound;
  She feels no biting pang the while she sings;
  Nor, as she turns the giddy wheel around,
  Revolves the sad vicissitudes of things.
  • Contemplation. Compare: "The sad vicissitude of things", Laurence Sterne, Sermon xvi.