O let us with a grateful mind

O let us with a grateful mind

Author: Nathaniel Cotton
Published in 7 hymnals

Author: Nathaniel Cotton

Cotton, Nathaniel, M.D., born in 1707, and educated for the medical profession at Leyden. Giving his attention more especially to brain diseases, he first assisted a physician, who devoted his attention to the insane, at Dunstable; and they erected a large Asylum at St. Albans. In 1763 the poet Cowper became one of his patients, and, on his recovery, conceived a warm attachment for his medical friend. Dr. Cotton died at St Albans, Aug. 2, 1788. Several of his hymns appeared from 1760 onwards in Dr. Dodd's Christian's Magazine, some signed "Dr. Cotton, St. Albans," some “N.," and some without signature. His poetical works were published posthumously:— Various Pieces in Verse and Prose, 2 vols., Lond., Dodsley, 1791; and Visions in Verse,… Go to person page >

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First Line: O let us with a grateful mind
Author: Nathaniel Cotton
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #197

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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms, for Social and Private Worship. (11th ed.) #197

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A Selection of Hymns and Psalms #190

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d674

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The Christian Psalmist #335

The Millennial Harp #d295

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