In robes of judgment lo he comes

In robes of judgment lo he comes

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: LUTHER'S HYMN
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: In robes of judgment lo he comes
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 11 of 11)
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A Select Verse System for the Use of Individuals, Families, and Schools #49

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Evangelical Musick #107

Musica Sacra; or Springfield and Utica Collections United #d58

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Musica Sacra #10

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Selah #91c

Templi Carmina #d116

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The American Vocalist #4b

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The Chapel hymn book, with tunes #714

The Gospel Praise Book #d206

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The Sacred Harp or Eclectic Harmony #191

The Tabernacle #d146

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