There is an hour when I must die

There is an hour when I must die

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 9 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: There is an hour when I must die
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Hymns for the Use of Church of England Sunday Schools, Bible Classes ... New ed. #d277

Canadian Sabbath-School Hymn Book #d243

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Hymns for Sunday Schools #307

Hymns for Sunday Schools, Selected from Various Authoors #d209

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth, and Children #6

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Hymns for Sunday Schools, Youth, and Children #206

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Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #S6

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Hymns for Youth, Suitable to be Used in Sabbath and Parochial Schools #400

The Union Harp and Revival Chorister. Rev ed. #d382

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