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Display Title: WOODS BROS. First Line: Sweet is the day of sacred rest Date: 1992
The Colored Sacred Harp, Third Revised edition #43
Sweet is the day of sacred rest
Sweet is the day of sacred rest
Author: Isaac WattsPublished in 36 hymnals
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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 >Arrangements
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The Sacred Harp (Rev. Cooper Ed.) #48a
Display Title: Devotion First Line: Sweet is the day of sacred rest Tune Title: DEVOTION Meter: L.M Date: 2012
The Sacred Harp (Rev. Cooper Ed.) #48a
The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #48a
Display Title: Devotion First Line: Sweet is the day of sacred rest Tune Title: DEVOTION Author: Isaac Watts Meter: L. M. Date: 1991
The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #48a
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