Father, we wait to feel thy grace

Father, we wait to feel thy grace

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 22 hymnals

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Father, we wait to feel thy grace,
To see thy glories shine;
The Lord will his own table bless,
And make the feast divine.

We touch, we taste the heav'nly bread,
We drink the sacred cup;
With outward forms our sense is fed,
Our souls rejoice in hope.

We shall appear before the throne
Of our forgiving God,
Dressed in the garments of his Son,
And sprinkled with his blood.

We shall be strong to run the race,
And climb the upper sky;
Christ will provide our souls with grace,
He bought a large supply.

[Let us indulge a cheerful frame,
For joy becomes a feast;
We love the memory of his name
More than the wine we taste.]



Source: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.24

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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 >

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First Line: Father, we wait to feel thy grace
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
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A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d201
A Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of the Baptist Church and all lovers of song #132Image
A New and Choice Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the Use of the Regular Baptist Church. 10th ed. #d148
A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: from the best authors; designed for the use of conference meetings, private circles, and congregations (21st ed. with an appendix) #384Image
A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under appointment of the Philadelphian Association (2nd ed) #179Image
A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under the appointment of the Philadelphian Association (4th ed.) #179Image
A Selection of Psalms and Hymns: done under the appointment of the Philadelphian Association #CLXXIXImage
Christian Psalmody, in Four Parts; containing Dr. Watt's Psalms Abridged; Dr. Watt's Hymns Abridged; Select Hymns from Other Authors; and Select Harmony: together with directions... (2nd. ed.) #WH.III.24Image
Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d28
Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books: I. collected fromt he scriptures, II. composed on divine subjects, III. prepared for the Lord's Supper #III.XXIVImage
Hymns for Christian Melody #625Image
Hymns for the Lord's Supper #d7
Hymns for the Lords Supper: original and selected. (2nd ed.) #XXVImage
Hymns for the Use of the Brethren in Christ #d128
Psalms and Hymns Adapted to Social, Private and Public Worship #d197
Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.24Text
Sacred Poetry and Music Reconciled; or a Collection of Hymns, Original and Compiled #482Image
The Columbian Repository: or, Sacred Harmony: selected from European and American authors with many new tunes not before published #699Image
The Harp #814Image
The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #556Image
The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithully translated into English metre: being the New England Psalm Book (Rev. and Improved) #XXXIVTextImage
The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D.: to which are added select hymns, from other authors; and directions for musical expression (New ed.) #C24Image
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