How Long, O Lord

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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 >

Author (refrain): Seth Crissman

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Text Information

First Line: See how I pass my weary days
Title: How Long, O Lord
Author: Isaac Watts
Author (refrain): Seth Crissman (2014)
Meter: Irregular
Source: based on Psalm 13:1–4 and 30:8–10; The Psalms of David, 1719, alt.
Refrain First Line: How long, O Lord, how long?
Publication Date: 2020
Copyright: refrain © 2014 The Walking Roots Band

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