"Do not be deceived; happiness and enjoyment do not lie in wicked ways."

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Source: Isaac Watts, “How Doth The Little Busy Bee”

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Isaac Watts

Hymn Writer, Poet

Isaac Watts was an English hymn writer and theologian known for his innovative contributions to Christian worship, particularly through his original hymns.

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