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Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.

Isaac Watts

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Isaac Watts
Age: 74 †
Born: 1674
Born: July 17
Died: 1748
Died: November 25
Hymnwriter
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
Writer
Southampton
Hampshire
Isaac Watts
Honey
Rose
Grow
Grows
Sting
Thorns
Wears
Roses

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Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.
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To be angry about trifles is mean and childish to rage and be furious is brutish and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.
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Do not be deceived happiness and enjoyment do not lie in wicked ways.
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In books, or work, or healthful play.
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Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.
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Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.
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Study detains the mind by the perpetual occurrence of something new, which may gratefully strike the imagination.
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The stars, that in their courses roll, Have much instruction given But Thy good Word informs my soul How I may climb to Heaven.
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Instructors should not only be skilful in those sciences which they teach, but have skill in the method of teaching, and patience in the practice.
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Death, like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away: our life's a dream.
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A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.
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Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food our house, our parent, and our nurse.
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To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given By all on earth, and all in heaven.
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