The Lord, from His celestial throne

The Lord, from His celestial throne

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: BALERMA (Barthélemon)
Published in 9 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: The Lord, from His celestial throne
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d976

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Church Pastorals, hymns and tunes for public and social worship #753

Melodies of the Church #d932

Psalms and Hymns for the Worship of God #d758

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The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #124

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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #380c

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d1006

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Worship in the School Room #112

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