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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: The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian ...

    First published in 1769 — 1 edition
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    First published in 1737 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Infant hymns: designed for young children

    First published in 1844 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Psalms carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America

    First published in 1831 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Divine and moral songs for the use of children

    First published in 1800 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The improvement of the mind: or, A supplement to the Art of logic : containing a variety of remarks and rules for the attainment and communication of useful knowledge in religion, in the sciences, and in common life ; to which is added, A discourse on the education of children and youth

    First published in 1813 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Beauties of the late Reverend Dr. Isaac Watts: containing the most striking and admired passages in the works of that justly celebrated divine, philosopher, moralist and poet ... to which is added the life of the author

    First published in 1797 — 1 edition
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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 ; allowed by the Rev. Synod of New York and Philadelphia, to be used in the churches and private families

    First published in 1795 — 1 edition
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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 ; allowed by the reverend Synod of New York and Philadelphia

    First published in 1793 — 1 edition
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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 ; allowed by the reverend Synod of New York and Philadelphia, to be used in churches and private families

    First published in 1788 — 1 edition
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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. By I. Watts, D.D. [One line from Luke]

    First published in 1797 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The beauties of the late Reverend Dr. Isaac Watts: containing the most striking and admired passages in the works of that justly celebrated divine, philosopher, moralist, and poet: equally calculated for the communication of polite and useful knowledge, and the increase of wisdom and happiness. --To which is added--the life of the author

    First published in 1797 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography. Explain'd by the use of globes and maps with a solution of the common problems by a plain scale and compasses as well as by the globe

    First published in 1728 — 1 edition
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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, till the time of Christ; and an account of the chief prophecies that relate to him: represented in a way of question and answer. Illustrated with various remarks on the history and the religion of the patriarchs, Jews, and Christians; and on the laws, government, sects, customs and writings of the Jews. By I. Watts, D.D.

    First published in 1797 — 1 edition
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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 1812 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts

    First published in 1806 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and ...

    First published in 1819 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts: To which are Added, Select Hymns ...

    First published in 1860 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, of the Rev. Isaac Watts, P. P: To which are Added ...

    First published in 1856 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts: To which are Added, Select Hymns ...

    First published in 1849 — 1 edition
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Born 17 July 1674
Died 25 November 1748

Subjects

English Hymns, Bible, Paraphrases, Psalters, Hymns, Early works to 1800, English Religious poetry, Logic, Lord's Supper, English Paraphrases, Children's songs, Baptists, Conduct of life, Self-culture, Education, Texts, Dissenters, English Sermons, Catechisms, Presbyterian Church, Creeds, Sermons, Tune-books, Apologetics, Children's songs, English

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United States, England

People

Isaac Watts (1674-1748), A person, Issac Watts (1674-1748), John Locke (1632-1704), John Wilmot Rochester Earl of (1647-1680)

Time

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