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For sov'reign pow'r reign not alone, Grace is the partner of the throne Thy grace and justice mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward.

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Isaac Watts
Age: 74 †
Born: 1674
Born: July 17
Died: 1748
Died: November 25
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