My flesh shall slumber in the ground

My flesh shall slumber in the ground

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: RUTLAND
Published in 3 hymnals

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My flesh shall slumber in the ground,
Till the last trumpet's awful sound;
Then burst the chains with sweet surprise,
And in my Saviour's image rise.


Source: The Delights of Harmony; or, Norfolk Compiler: being a new collection of psalm tunes, hymns and anthems with a variety of set pieces, from the most approved American and European authors... #20

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: My flesh shall slumber in the ground
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Psalm-singer's amusement: containing a number of fuging pieces and anthems #48

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A Select Verse System for the Use of Individuals, Families, and Schools #48

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The Delights of Harmony; or, Norfolk Compiler #20

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The Psalm-singer's amusement #48

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