1. Long as I live, I'll bless your name,
My King, my God of love;
My work and joy shall be the same
In the bright world above.
Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown,
And let his praise be great;
I'll sing the honors of your throne,
Your works of grace repeat.
2. Your grace shall dwell upon my tongue,
And while my lips rejoice,
The souls who hear my sacred song
Shall join their cheerful voice.
Fathers to sons shall teach your name,
And children learn your ways;
Ages to come your truth proclaim,
And nations sound your praise.
3. Your glorious deeds of ancient date
Shall thru' the world be known;
Your arm of pow'r, your heav'nly state,
With public splendor shown.
The world is managed by your hands,
Your saints are ruled by love,
And your eternal kingdom stands,
Tho' rocks and hills remove.
Source: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #297
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 >
My Starred Hymns
My FlexScores
My Hymnals
My Purchased Files
