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I write not for your farthing, but to try. How I your farthing writers, may outvie.

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Isaac Watts
Age: 74 †
Born: 1674
Born: July 17
Died: 1748
Died: November 25
Hymnwriter
Philosopher
Poet
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Southampton
Hampshire
Isaac Watts
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When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
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Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!
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Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
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Everyday is a birthday every moment of it is new to us we are born again, renewed for fresh work and endeavor.
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Do not be deceived happiness and enjoyment do not lie in wicked ways.
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Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I, To mourn, and murmur and repine, To see the wicked placed on high, In pride and robes of honor shine. But oh, their end, their dreadful end, Thy sanctuary taught me so, On slipp'ry rocks I see them stand, And fiery billows roll below.
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Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.
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