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 >
Display Title: Great God, attend, while Zion singsFirst Line: Great God, attend, while Zion singsTune Title: BALLSTOWNAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: L.M.Date: 1991
Display Title: Great God, Attend While Zion SingsFirst Line: Great God, attend while Zion singsTune Title: KIMBALLAuthor: Isaac Watts, 1674–1748Meter: (LM)Scripture: Psalm 84:9-12Date: 1985Subject: Faith | ; Grace | ; Praise and Thanksgiving |
Display Title: Great God, attend, while Zion singsFirst Line: Great God, attend, while Zion singsTune Title: MORROWAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: LMScripture: Psalm 84Date: 2014Source: Psalm 84, 2nd Part, alt.
Display Title: Great God! Attend while Zion SingsFirst Line: Great God! Attend, while Zion singsTune Title: PARK STREETAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: LMSource: The Psalms of David, 1719
Display Title: Great God! AttendFirst Line: Great God! attend, while Zion singsTune Title: UXBRIDGEAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: L. M.Scripture: Psalm 84:10-11Date: 2017Subject: God | Worship
Display Title: Great God, Attend While Zion SingsFirst Line: Great God, attend while Zion singsTune Title: UXBRIDGEAuthor: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748Scripture: Psalm 84:10-12Date: 1982Subject: God the Sustainer | ; God's Majesty and Power | ; Grace | ; Invocation | ; Joy | ; Praise | ; Protection | ; Refuge | ; Trust |