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Isaac Watts

1674 - 1748
6 books

Background

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Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) 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", and "O God, Our Help in Ages Past". He is recognised as the "Godfather of English Hymnody"; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.

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Books by Isaac Watts

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Cover of Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Hymns, English

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Cover of The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament and Applied to the Christian State and Worship

The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament and Applied to the Christian State and Worship

Bible. Psalms

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Cover of Divine Songs

Divine Songs

Children's songs

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Cover of A Short Essay Toward the Improvement of Psalmody: Or, An Enquiry How the Psalms of David Ought to Be Translated into Christian Songs, and How Lawful and Necessary It Is to Compose Other Hymns According to the Clearer Revelations of the Gospel, for the Use of the Christian Church.

A Short Essay Toward the Improvement of Psalmody: Or, An Enquiry How the Psalms of David Ought to Be Translated into Christian Songs, and How Lawful and Necessary It Is to Compose Other Hymns According to the Clearer Revelations of the Gospel, for the Use of the Christian Church.

Psalmody

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Cover of Watt's Songs Against Faults

Watt's Songs Against Faults

Children

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Cover of Watt's Songs Against Evil

Watt's Songs Against Evil

Children

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