Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone

Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone

Author: Isaac Watts
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Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone,
And leave me to my joys;
My tongue shall triumph in my God,
And make a joyful noise.

Darkness and doubts had veiled my mind,
And drowned my head in tears,
Till sovereign grace with shining rays
Dispelled my gloomy fears.

O what immortal joys I felt,
And raptures all divine,
When Jesus told me I was his,
And my Beloved mine!

In vain the tempter frights my soul,
And breaks my peace in vain;
One glimpse, dear Savior, of thy face
Revives my joys again.

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, 1806

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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: Hence from my soul, sad thoughts, begone
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
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The Lexington Collection: being a selection of hymns, and spiritual songs, from the best authors (3rd. ed., corr.) #113Image
Supplement to Watts: a Selection of More than Five Hundred Hymns, from the Most Approved Authors on a Great Variety of Subjects ... #d180
Hymns for Social Worship: selected from Watts, Doddridge, Newton, Cowper, Steele and others #225Image
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.II.73Image
The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #300Image
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.) #B73Image
The Choice: in two parts. Part I containing psalms and hymns, Part II, containing spiritual songs. Designed for public and private worship #H420
The Choice: in two parts; Part I, containing Psalms and hymns, Part II, containing spiritual songs; designed for public and private worship (6th ed.) #H420Image
Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books: I. collected fromt he scriptures, II. composed on divine subjects, III. prepared for the Lord's Supper #II.LXXIIIImage
Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #II.73Text
Sacred Melodies #d10
A Collection of Hymns, intended for the use of the citizens of Zion, whose privilege it is to sing the high praises of God, while passing through the wilderness, to their glorious inheritance above. #29Image
Hymns Selected #d82
Hymns Selected from Dr. Watts, Dr. Doddridge and Various Other Writers #d82
The Psalms of David ... New ed. #d84
Hymns for Social Worship, Compiled for the Use of Canadian Baptist Churches #d108
The Brick Church Hymns, Designed for the Use of Social Prayer Meetings and Families, selected from the most approved authors #144Image
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) #193Image
A New Selection of Psalms and Hymns from the Most Approved Authors, Adapted to Public and Private Worship. 2nd ed. #d196
The Baptist Hymn Book, in Two Parts #d220
Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches #273Image
A Choice Selection of Evangelical Hymns, from various authors: for the use of the English Evangelical Lutheran Church in New York #326Image
A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #338Image
Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d347
Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d404
The Columbian Repository: or, Sacred Harmony: selected from European and American authors with many new tunes not before published #577Image
The Baptist Hymn Book: comprising a large and choice collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, adapted to the faith and order of the Old School, or Primitive Baptists (2nd stereotype Ed.) #675Image
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