And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, ma… - Isaac Watts

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And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, makes it two.

Isaac Watts

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Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English theologian, logician, and a prolific and popular hymnwriter. Known as the "Father of English Hymnody" he is credited with some 750 hymns, many of which remain in active use today.

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Once a day....call yourselves to an account what new ideas, what new proposition or truth you have gained, what further confirmation of known truths, and what advances you have made in any part of knowledge.

Strange that a harp of thousand strings
Should keep in tune so long!

The Spirit is sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 6 Rais'd from the dead we live anew; And justify'd by grace We shall appear in glory too, And see our Father's face.

And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, makes it two. - Isaac Watts

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