A Song of Praise

In God's own house pronounce his praise

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: MEAR
Published in 79 hymnals

Representative Text

In God's own house pronounce his praise,
His grace he there reveals;
To heav'n your joy and wonder raise,
For there his glory dwells.

Let all your sacred passions move,
While you rehearse his deeds;
But the great work of saving love
Your highest praise exceeds.

All that have motion, life, and breath,
Proclaim your Maker blest;
Yet, when my voice expires in death,
My soul shall praise him best.



Source: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #452

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 >

Text Information

First Line: In God's own house pronounce his praise
Title: A Song of Praise
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Spurgeon's Own Hymn Book #150a

The New Harp of Columbia, Restored Edition #14

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