Could I so false, so faithless prove

Could I so false, so faithless prove

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 16 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: Could I so false, so faithless prove
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #6

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Church Psalmist #P139b

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Church Psalmist #P139b

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Church Psalmist #P139b

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Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (2nd ed.) #25

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Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) #25

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Hymns for Christian Melody #35

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Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship #P139.2

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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P139.3

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Social Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #342

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The Baptist Psalmody #8

The Christian Psalter #d95

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The Psalmody #111

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