To our eternal God

To our eternal God

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 9 hymnals

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To our eternal God,
The Father, and the Son,
And Spirit, all divine,
Three mysteries in One,
Salvation, power,
And praise be giv'n,
By all on earth
And all in heav'n.



Source: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.41

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: To our eternal God
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.8.8.8.4.4.4.4
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Psalms of David #III.XLI

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #III.XLI

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The Columbian Repository #716

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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.41

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Hymns for Christian Melody #D12

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #712

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The Congregational Hymn Book #D8

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Hymns of Worship #D10

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