The work, O Lord, is Thine

The work, O Lord, is Thine

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 11 hymnals

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: The work, O Lord, is Thine
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #30

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #30

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #30

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Hymns of the "Jubilee Harp" #a307

The Christian Hymn Book #d608

The Christian Hymn Book. 7th ed. #d610

The Christian Lyre #d419

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The Christian Psalmist #451

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The Jubilee Harp #307

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The New Jubilee Harp #S21

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