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Tag Archives: Isaac Watts
Holy Week: God and Man
God and man, the Creator and the created: “Well might the sun in darkness hide, and shut its glories in, when God, the mighty maker, died for his own creature’s sin.” Isaac Watts, 1702 Good morning, Lord. You made … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Alas and Did My Savior Bleed, Isaac Watts, Lent, morning prayer
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Lenten Love
“Was it for crimes that I have done, he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Isaac Watts, 1702 John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Isaac Watts, John 15:13, Lent, love
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Come, Heavenly Dove
This week, I’m pondering my favorite Pentecost hymns, looking for the wisdom that speaks to my heart, year after year. “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts … Continue reading
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged Come Holy Spirit, Isaac Watts, Pentecost
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Boasting in Christ
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged boasting, Isaac Watts, When I Survey
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Submit to the Lord
Submit. It’s hard to do. But if we know the Lord (Monday’s post) listen to the Lord (Tuesday) inquire of the Lord (Wednesday) trust in the Lord (Thursday) submission to the Lord comes naturally “My dear almighty Lord, My Conqueror … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged inquire, Isaac Watts, Join All the Glorious Names, know, listen, submit, trust
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God’s Building
God built whole earth (including you and me). We are the work of His hands. “This wide creation rose at his command, Built by his word, established by his hand.” Isaac Watts,* The Psalms of David, 1719 Psalm 93 – … Continue reading
Boast in the Cross
Without God, I’ve got nothing to brag about. Galatians 6:14 (ERV) The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. More Christ, less me. “Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged boast, Galatians 6:14, Isaac Watts, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Staggering Taste
Are you like the people in this psalm, staggering under the weight of your worries? Psalm 60:2-3 (NIV) You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking. You have shown your people desperate times; you … Continue reading