All glory to thy wondrous name

All glory to thy wondrous name

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: BRUNSWICK (Holyoke)
Published in 11 hymnals

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All glory to thy wondrous name,
Father of mercy, God of love;
Thus we exalt the Lord, the Lamb,
And thus we praise the heav'nly Dove.



Source: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.33

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: All glory to thy wondrous name
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Harmonia Americana: containing a concise introduction to the grounds of music; with a variety of airs, suitable fore divine worship and the use of musical societies; consisting of three and four parts #19a
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Harmonia Americana #19a

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Hymns for Christian Melody #D2

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The Baptist Hymn Book #1309

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The Columbian Repository #708

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The Primitive Baptist Hymnal #161

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #697

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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #C33

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

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Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #III.33

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The Psalms of David #III.XXXIII

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