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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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English hymnwriter, theologian and logician (1674-1748)

Born 17 July 1674
Died 25 November 1748

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  • Cover of: Sermons on various subjects, divine and moral: with a sacred hymn suited to each subject.

    First published in 1734 3 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition sermonsonvariou00wattgoog
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  • Cover of: Improvement of the Mind

    First published in 1809 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Church Psalmody: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns, Adapted to Public Worship. Selected from ...

    First published in 1844 3 editions — 3 previewable Cover of edition churchpsalmodya03wattgoog Cover of edition churchpsalmodya01wattgoog
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  • Cover of: Divine songs attempted in easy language for the use of children

    First published in 1784 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The strength and weakness of human reason: or, the important question about the sufficiency of reason to conduct mankind to religion and future happiness, argued between an inquiring Deist and a Christian divine: and the debate compromis'd and determin'd to the satisfaction of both.

    First published in 1731 3 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The life and choice works of Isaac Watts

    First published in 1857 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition lifechoiceworkso00watt
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  • Cover of: The world to come; or, Discourses on the joys or sorrows of death, judgment and eternity: to which are added an essay on the separate state of souls, and an appendix, containing select poems.

    First published in 1836 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: essay on the freedom of will in God and in creatures: and on various subjects connected therewith.

    First published in 1732 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Poetical works.: Collated with the best editions

    First published in 1782 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D.: to which are added, select hymns, from other authors, and directions for musical expression

    First published in 1859 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition psalmshymnsspiri1860watt
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  • Cover of: Horae lyricae: poems, chiefly of the lyric kind ...

    First published in 1727 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: A New Selection of Seven Hundred Evangelical Hymns: For Private, Family, and Public Worship ...

    First published in 1815 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Psalms and hymns of the Rev. Issac Watts, D.D.: with copious indexes, tables of contents, and many additional hymns, selected from the Doctor's works

    First published in 1845 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition psalmshymnsofrev00watt
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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 1799 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition psalmsofdavidimi1799watt
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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 1791 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition psalmsofdavidimi1791watt
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  • Cover of: The Improvement of the Mind

    First published in 1829 2 editions — 2 previewable Cover of edition improvementmind00fellgoog
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  • Cover of: A short view of the whole Scripture history

    First published in 1767 2 editions — 2 previewable Cover of edition ashortviewwhole00wattgoog
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  • Cover of: The Psalms, hymns, & spiritual songs, of the Rev. Isaac Watts

    First published in 1823 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to Christian use and worship

    First published in 1808 2 editions in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The Psalms and hymns of Dr. Watts, arranged by Dr. Rippon, with Dr. Rippon's Selection ; In one volume with with enlarged and improved indexes

    First published in 1835 2 editions in 1 language — 2 previewable Cover of edition psalmshymns1835watt
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English hymnwriter, theologian and logician (1674-1748)

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
Places
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