Joy to the world! the lord is come;
Let earth receive her King.
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room,
And heav'n and nature sing.

Isaac Watts

Joy to the World

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Topic

Birth of Jesus

Author

Isaac Watts

Source

Joy to the World

Medium

Hymn Song

Language

English

Time

1719 1710s 18th century

Occupation

Hymnwriter Clergyman Christian

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Watts, Isaac. "Joy to the World." The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship. London: J. Clark, 1719.

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Whoever hath an absolute authority to interpret any written, or spoken laws; it is He, who is truly the Law-giver to all intents and purposes, and not the Person who first wrote, or spoke them.

Benjamin Hoadly

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Topic
Legal theory Law
Speaker
Benjamin Hoadly
Medium
Sermon
Genre
Religious literature
Language
English
Time
1717 1710s 18th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Hoadly, Benjamin. "The Nature of the Kingdom, or Church, of Christ." 31 Mar. 1717, The Royal Chapel at St. James's, London, England, UK. Sermon.