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And may the promise of Advent be yours this day and always.

Pomaika'i wale ko ke ao

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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 >

Translator: Hiram Bingham

Pseudonym: Bi­n­a­mu.… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Pomaika'i wale ko ke ao!
Title: Pomaika'i wale ko ke ao
English Title: Joy to the World
Author: Isaac Watts
Translator: Hiram Bingham
Language: Hawaiian
Copyright: Public Domain

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Leo Hoonani Hou #98

Na Himeni Haipule Hawaii #80

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