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Do not be deceived happiness and enjoyment do not lie in wicked ways.

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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
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Wicked
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Happiness
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Wickedness

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