Jesus, the friend of man

Jesus, the friend of man

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 42 hymnals

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1 Jesus, the Friend of man,
Invites us to His board;
The welcome summons we obey,
And own our gracious Lord.

2 Here we show forth His love,
Which spake in every breath,
Prompted each action of His life,
And triumphed in His death.

3 Here let our powers unite
His honoured name to raise;
Let grateful joy fill every mind,
And every voice be praise.

4 One faith, one hope, one Lord,
One God alone we know;
Brethren we are; let every heart
With kind affections glow.

Source: Churches of Christ Hymn Book #247

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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: Jesus, the friend of man
Author: Isaac Watts
Source: Paradise St. Collection
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Hymns from Various Authors. New ed. #d179

A Collection of Hymns from Various Authors. New ed. #d179
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A Collection of Hymns, More Particularly Designed for the Use of the West Society in Boston. (2nd ed. with Additions) #CXXXV

A Collection of Hymns, More Particularly Designed for the Use of the West Society in Boston. (2nd ed. with Additions) #CXXXV
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (45th ed.) #649

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (45th ed.) #649
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #LI

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #LI
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship (2nd ed.) #LI

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship (2nd ed.) #LI
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Sanctuary #361

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Sanctuary #361
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #537

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #537
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #537

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #537
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #454

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #454
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #454

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #454
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (2nd ed. Enl. and Imp.) #304

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (2nd ed. Enl. and Imp.) #304
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #313

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #313
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms, for Social and Private Worship. (11th ed.) #313

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms, for Social and Private Worship. (11th ed.) #313
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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms #304

A Selection of Hymns and Psalms #304
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A Selection of Hymns, from the Best Authors #133

A Selection of Hymns, from the Best Authors #133
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Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #637

Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #637
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Christian Hymns #271

Christian Hymns #271
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Churches of Christ Hymn Book #247

Churches of Christ Hymn Book #247

Family Singing Book. Rev ed. with Supplement #d145

Family Singing Book. Rev ed. with Supplement #d145

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d331

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d331
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #430

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #430
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Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #484

Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #484
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship #338

Hymn Book for Christian Worship #338
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a338

Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a338
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Hymns adapted to Communion Service #20

Hymns adapted to Communion Service #20
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #685

Hymns for Christian Devotion #685
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #685

Hymns for Christian Devotion #685

Hymns for the Lord's Supper #d15

Hymns for the Lord's Supper #d15
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Hymns for the Lords Supper #XXVIII

Hymns for the Lords Supper #XXVIII

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d235

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d235

Selection from Tate and Brady's Version of the Psalms; with Hymns by Various Authors, for the Church in Brattle-Square #d145

Selection from Tate and Brady's Version of the Psalms; with Hymns by Various Authors, for the Church in Brattle-Square #d145
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The Boston Collection of Sacred and Devotional Hymns #106

The Boston Collection of Sacred and Devotional Hymns #106
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The Christian Hymn Book #526

The Christian Hymn Book #526

The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d190

The Christian Melodist, a Collection of Popular Songs, for Use in Public and Social Meetings ... #d190

The Christian Psalmist #d369

The Christian Psalmist #d369

The Christian Psalmist (Numeral ed.) 10th ed., 1st rev. ed. #d212

The Christian Psalmist (Numeral ed.) 10th ed., 1st rev. ed. #d212
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The Christian Psalmist #435

The Christian Psalmist #435

The Christian Psalter #d276

The Christian Psalter #d276
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The Psalmody #515

The Psalmody #515

Two Hundred and Fifty-two Familiar Hymns #d103

Two Hundred and Fifty-two Familiar Hymns #d103

Universalist Hymn Book #d252

Universalist Hymn Book #d252

Zion's Harp ... Sacred Songs Not Found in the Methodist Hymn Book and Many Never Before Published with Several Original Pieces #d171

Zion's Harp ... Sacred Songs Not Found in the Methodist Hymn Book and Many Never Before Published with Several Original Pieces #d171
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