Thee will I bless, my God and King

Thee will I bless, my God and King

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 13 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: Thee will I bless, my God and King
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns for Social and Private Worship, Altered to a Devotional Form #d137

Sacred poetry #d453

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Sacred Poetry #aCXLV

Sacred Poetry #d451

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Sacred Poetry #CXLV

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Selections from the Psalms of David in Metre #117

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The Church Hymnal #213

The Churchman's Hymn-Book, a Collection of Hymns Old and New, for Use in the Services of the Church #d383

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The Lecture-Room Hymn-Book #S117.I

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The Presbyterian Hymnal #42

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The Presbyterian Hymnal #42

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The Whole Book of Psalms #CXLV.I

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