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Lord, we would make thy word our joy

Lord, we would make thy word our joy

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 6 hymnals

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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: Lord, we would make thy word our joy
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #250

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #250
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #250

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship (Rev. ed. with supplement) #250
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Christian Hymns #304

Christian Hymns #304

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d269

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d269
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #277

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #277
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The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #277

The New Hymn Book, Designed for Universalist Societies #277
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