1 Now for a song of lofty praise,
To great Jehovah's only Son;
Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays,
And tell the wonders he hath done.
2 Sing how he left the worlds of light,
And the bright robes he wore above,
How swift and joyful was his flight,
On wings of everlasting love.
3 Deep in the shades of gloomy death,
Th' Almighty captive prisoner lay,
Th' Almighty captive left the earth,
And rose to everlasting day.
4 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light,
Up to his throne of shining grace;
See what immortal glories sit,
Round the sweet beauties of his face.
5 Amongst a thousand harps and songs,
Jesus the Lord exalted reigns,
His sacred name fills all their tongues,
And echoes through the heavenly plains.
Source: Christian Praise: being a selection of psalms hymns, and spiritual songs, for the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ #50p
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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