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Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was an English Christian minister, hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.

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Born 17 July 1674
Died 25 November 1748

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  • Cover of: Hymns and spiritual songs: in three books

    First published in 1707 — 153 editions
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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

    Cover of edition psalmsofdavidimi00watt First published in 1741 — 97 editions
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  • Cover of: Divine songs for children

    Cover of edition divinemoralsongs00watt Cover of edition cihm_94422 First published in 1716 — 86 editions
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  • Cover of: Divine songs, attempted in easy language, for the use of children.

    First published in 1730 — 57 editions
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  • Cover of: The improvement of the mind

    Cover of edition improvementofmin01wattuoft Cover of edition improvementofmind00watt Cover of edition suppimproveofmin00wattuoft Cover of edition improvementofmin00wattuoft Cover of edition remaimprovement00wattuoft Cover of edition improvementmind00watt First published in 1741 — 50 editions
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  • Cover of: Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old versions of the psalms of David / [Isaac Watts]

    First published in 1788 — 31 editions
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  • Cover of: Horae lyricae: poems, chiefly of the lyric kind

    First published in 1715 — 29 editions
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  • Cover of: Horæ lyricæ: poems, chiefly of the lyric kind, in three books

    First published in 1706 — 27 editions
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  • Cover of: Logick: or, the right use of reason in the enquiry after truth, with a variety of rules to guard against error in the affairs of religion and human life, as well as in the sciences

    Cover of edition logickorrightus00wattgoog First published in 1724 — 25 editions
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  • Cover of: A short view of the whole scripture history: With a continuation of the Jewish affairs from the Old Testament, ... represented in a way of question and answer. ... By I. Watts, D.D.

    First published in 1732 — 21 editions
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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

    First published in 1719 — 20 editions
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts's plain and easy catechisms for children: the Shorter catechism of the Assembly of Divines, at Westminster, with explanatory notes : and a preservative from the sins and follies of childhood and youth.

    First published in 1791 — 19 editions
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  • Cover of: The world to come: or, Discourses on the joys or sorrows of departed souls at death, and the glory or terror of the resurrection.

    Cover of edition worldtocomeordis01watt Cover of edition worldtocomeordis00wattiala Cover of edition worldtocomeordi00wattgoog First published in 1739 — 19 editions
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  • Cover of: Philosophical essays on various subjects...: With some remarks on Mr. Locke's Essay on the human understanding ; To which is subjoined a brief scheme of ontology....

    First published in 1733 — 16 editions
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  • Cover of: A guide to prayer: or, A free and rational account of the gift, grace, and spirit of prayer; with plain directions how every Christian may attain them

    First published in 1715 — 13 editions
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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

    First published in 1783 — 13 editions
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  • Cover of: The Psalms of David, imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian use and worship

    First published in 1812 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: Logick, or, The right use of reason in the enquiry after truth: with a variety of rules to guard against error, in the affairs of religion and human life, as well as in the sciences

    Cover of edition logightuse00watt Cover of edition logickorrightuse00watt First published in 1725 — 11 editions
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  • Cover of: Divine and moral songs for children

    First published in 1799 — 11 editions
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  • Cover of: The Psalms of David, imitated in the language of the New Testament, and apply'd to the Christian state and worship

    First published in 1729 — 11 editions
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Born 17 July 1674
Died 25 November 1748

Subjects

English Hymns, Bible, Paraphrases, Psalters, Early works to 1800, English Paraphrases, Children's songs, Hymns, Conduct of life, Logic, Catechisms, English Religious poetry, Texts, English Sermons, Juvenile literature, Lord's Supper, Self-culture, Education, English Catechisms, Christianity, Prayer, Baptists, Children, Children's songs, English, Christian life

Places

United States, Great Britain, England, Boston (Mass.), India

People

Isaac Watts (1674-1748), Jesus Christ, John Locke (1632-1704), John Rogers (1500?-1555), George I King of Great Britain (1660-1727), A person, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Edward Holyoke (1689-1769), Elizabeth Hartopp Lady (d. 1711), George III King of Great Britain (1738-1820), Hartopp Lady (d. 1711), Issac Watts (1674-1748), John Hartopp Sir (1637?-1722), John Hartopp Sir (d. 1722), John Rippon (1751-1836), John Wilmot Rochester Earl of (1647-1680)

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18th century, 19th century, Early works to 1800, The time of the Lord

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Alternative names

  • Isaac Watts
  • Watts, Isaac
  • Rev. I. Watts
  • Rev. Isaac Watts
  • Isaac Watts, D.D.

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
March 26, 2016 Edited by Hemanth Kumar author bio & photo
March 26, 2016 Edited by Hemanth Kumar Added new photo
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import