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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1948 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE Watts' Hymns Much Beloved World Over London--In "Britain last week was celebrated the bicentenary of the composer of one of the best- loved hymns in the English-speak- ing world--Isaac Watts, author of "0 God, our help in ages past." In the two centuries since Watt's passing, this and bthers of his hymns have become more and more dssociated with great occasions. of thanksgiving and remembrarce. Whether sung in humble village churches or in great cathedrals, such as St. Paul's and Westmin- ster Abbey, these hymns reflect in simple verse a nation's prayerful thankfulness. Watts wrote nearly 700 hymns, 26 of which are still sung by many denominations. The hymn, "From all that dwell below the skies," sung to the well-known tune 'The Old Hundredth," is one of seven hymns tomposed" by Isaac Watts which were included in the Chris- tian Science Hymnal. "Our God shall reign where'er the sun," and "Joy to the world, the Lord is come" are~two others. With the publication of Watts' "Hymns and Spiritual Songs" in 1707, English people began to sing hymns regularly at their: church meetings. This was considered an important factor in making serv- ices more cheerful and lightening religion during the 18th century and thus paving the way for a great Methodist revival led by John and Charles Wesley. Before the Watts hymns were printed, the chief vocal effort on the part of church congregations was a chanting of metrical Psalms and canticles. Like pioneers in other fields, Watts triumphed over ' difficulties which disappeared because of his activities. There was opposition from conservative clergy: There was a limitation of metrical form to fit into the few tunes known to the congregations of the day. Perhaps the greatest handicap was that many members of congrega- tions eould not read, so the hymns which they did not know already had to be read to and sung by them linc by line. Isaac Watts, was a dissenting clergyman. Yet his interest spread far beyond the confines of his own parish or even his own. coun- try. He was keenly interested in New England. In later life he knew leaders of the" colony and his home in London became a clearing house for American problems. He collected money for missionary work among the Indians; found donors for Harvard College and acted as trustee for two of that school's important funds. He also helped in the choice of Harvard textbooks and professors. , There is a statute in Westminster Abbey to this "father of English hymnody." | Fall Protection For The Lawn The use of ground covers such as straw, leaves and similar materials for the winter protection of lawns is neither necessary nor desirable, says J. H. 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This disease can frequently be seén early in the pring when the snow is melting, and is easily recognizable because of the cobwebby mess of white or dirty grey, mycelia which duces. An attack of snow mould always sets the grass back severely and often kills it outright. The in- jury caused by this disease is fre- quently referred to as "winter kill" The application of Semesan at the rate of six ounces per thousand square féet, or a mixture of 2 parts calomel and 1 part bichloride of mercury at the rate of 3 and 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet, Has been found to be effective in pre- venting snow mould. The treat- possible in the fall just before the first lasting snow. These materials are poisonous and the mixture, in particular, is corrosive to metals and should be handled accordingly. 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