Like Israel, Lord, am I, My soul is at a stand

Like Israel, Lord, am I, My soul is at a stand

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: Like Israel, Lord, am I, My soul is at a stand
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors. #298b

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Hymns of the Church Militant #533

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Ocean Melodies, and Seamen's Companion #134d

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The Baptist Hymn Book #585

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The Baptist Psalmody #706

The Ebenezer Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, with an appendix Consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces. 6th ed. #d321

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The Gospel Psalmist #331

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The Psalmist #465

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The Psalmist #465

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #1016b

The Star of the East #d103

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