To God I cried when troubles rose

To God I cried when troubles rose

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: APPLETON
Published in 15 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: To God I cried when troubles rose
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Carmina Sanctorum #473

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Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship #424

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Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship. (Rev. ed.) #424

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Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #699

Hymns of Zion #d217

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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #P138.2

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The Aid to Praise #108

The People's Praise Book or Carmina Sanctorum #d659

Village Hymns #160

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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #160

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Village Hymns for Social Worship, Selected and Original #160

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Psalms and Hymns, for the Use of the German Reformed Church, in the United States of America. (2nd ed.) #201

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Village hymns for social worship, selected and original #160

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Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #473

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