Not by the terrors of a slave

Not by the terrors of a slave

Author: Isaac Watts
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: Not by the terrors of a slave
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #621

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #634

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #320

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #320

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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #320

Psalms and Hymns, for Social and Private Worship #d300

The Universalist Hymn Book #d312

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The Universalist Hymn-Book #472

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