Early 19Th Century Painted Passage From Isaac Watts
Stock No
TSFS1706
2016
- £395.00
- €454 Euro
- $539 US Dollar
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Item Description
19th century, hand painted pine panel bearing a passage by Isaac Watts
“Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away, They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day”
This famous stanza comes from the hymn "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (originally titled "Our God, Our Help"), written by Isaac Watts in 1708 as a paraphrase of Psalm 90. It reflects on the fleeting nature of human life compared to the eternal nature of God, using imagery of a fast-moving river and vanishing dreams.
Published in 1719. It became popular immediately upon publication and has remained a staple in English-speaking Protestant churches, state funerals, and remembrance services for over 300 years.
Isaac Watts was an English Congregational minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. His works include "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Joy to the World", among others.
37cm in width
33.5cm in height
1.5cm in depth
Age related wear and abrasions, two small holes where it was likely fixed to a wall or panel , English in origins, early 19th century age.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)797 2775824
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