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Isaac Watts Quotes: Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.
         

Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.


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Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.



If I could reach from pole to pole or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul The mind's the standard of the Man.

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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.

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.



Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.

Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.



Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.

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