Again my tongue thy silence break

Again my tongue thy silence break

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 13 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: Again my tongue thy silence break
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain

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Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d5

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Evangelical Musick #130a

Melodies of the Church #d5

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Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship #P108.2

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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P108.1

Psalms of David, a New Edition #d1

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The Psalms and Hymns #P108a

The Psalms of David ... New ed. #d2

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