God counts the sorrows of his saints

God counts the sorrows of his saints

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 22 hymnals

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: God counts the sorrows of his saints
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #397

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #397
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Freedom's Lyre #53

Freedom's Lyre #53
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Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #491

Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #491
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Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #P56

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Public Worship, and Approved by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America #P56

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d236

Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. #d236
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Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship #P56.2

Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship #P56.2
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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P56

Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P56
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Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #P56b

Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #P56b

Select Melodies, comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use #d76

Select Melodies, comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use #d76

Select Melodies, Comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use not Found in the Standard Methodist Episcopal Hymnal #d76

Select Melodies, Comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use not Found in the Standard Methodist Episcopal Hymnal #d76
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Select Melodies; Comprising the Best Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use, and not generally found in standard church hymn-books #327

Select Melodies; Comprising the Best Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use, and not generally found in standard church hymn-books #327
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Social and Camp-meeting Songs, for the Pious (9th ed. enl.) #85

Social and Camp-meeting Songs, for the Pious (9th ed. enl.) #85
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Social and Campmeeting Songs For the Pious (4th ed.) #85

Social and Campmeeting Songs For the Pious (4th ed.) #85

Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book #56

Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book #56
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The American Church Harp #44

The American Church Harp #44
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The Camp-Meeting Chorister #88

The Camp-Meeting Chorister #88

The Evangelical Hymn and Tune Book #d207

The Evangelical Hymn and Tune Book #d207
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P56b

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America #P56b
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The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #P56.II

The Psalms and Hymns, with the Doctrinal Standards and Liturgy of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in North America #P56.II
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The Psalms and Hymns #P56b

The Psalms and Hymns #P56b
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The Saint's Harp #139

The Saint's Harp #139
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The Sweet Singer of Israel #221

The Sweet Singer of Israel #221
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