Display Title: When strangers stand and hear me tell First Line: When strangers stand and hear me tell Author: Isaac Watts Meter: L. M. Scripture: Psalm 33; Song of Solomon 6:1-3; Song of Solomon 6:12 Date: 1835 Subject: Creation and Providence | ; Creatures | no trust in them; Creatures | vain, and God all-sufficient; God | all-sufficient; God | his creation and providence; God | our defence and salvation; Grace | and providence; Praise | for creation and providence; Providence | and creation; Providence | in air, earth, and sea; Works | and grace
The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #568
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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