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Whene'er I take my walks abroad,How many poor I see!What shall I render to my GodFor all his gifts to me?

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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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