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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: Dr. Watts' Plain and easy catechism for children ; and, Preservative from the sins and follies of childhood and youth: to which is added The shorter catechism ... also, some short prayers for children

    First published in 1805 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts' Plain and easy catechism of the principles of religion: the historical catechism for the instruction of youth

    First published in 1808 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts's catechisms and prayers, for children and youth.: To which are added, his Preservative from the sins and follies of childhood and youth. : And a large catalogue of remarkable Scripture names, collected for the use of children, and explained for their better acquaintance with the Holy Scriptures

    First published in 1796 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts's divine and moral songs.

    First published in 1830 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts's hymns and moral songs for the use of children, revised and altered by a lady. To which are added, prayers for the use of children

    First published in 1791 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Dr. Watts's moral songs for children.

    First published in 1820 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: faithful enquiry after the ancient and original doctrine of the Trinity, taught by Christ and his apostles: so far as is sufficient for our salvation

    First published in 1745 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The first catechism of the principles of religion, for a young child, to be begun at three or four years old.: To which is added, The second catechism of the principles of religion, for children, which they may begin at seven or eight years old.

    First published in 1795 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The first set of catechisms and prayers: or, the religion of little children under seven or eight years of age. Collected out of the larger books of prayers and catechisms for children and youth. By I. Watts, D.D

    First published in 1786 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The glory of Christ as God-man display'd: in three discourses. ... With an appendix, containing an abridgement of Dr. Thomas Goodwin's discourse of the glories and royalties of Christ, ... by Isaac Watts, D.D.

    First published in 1746 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Isaac Watts : hymns and spiritual songs, 1707-1748: a study in early eighteenth century language changes

    First published in 1962 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Isaac Watts's "A guide to prayer"

    First published in 1948 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Logic, or, The right use of reason in the enquiry after the truth, with a variety of rules to guard against error in the affairs of religion and human life, as well as in the sciences

    First published in 1803 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: A lyrick poem. By Dr. Watts. Set to musick by B. Gunn, ... The plates engrav'd by M. Broome

    First published in 1742 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Miscellaneous thoughts.

    First published in 1971 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Moral songs attempted in easy language for the use of children

    First published in 1810 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The necessity of national reformation stated in a sermon: preached on occasion of the late public fast, March 13. 1800. By Alex. Black, ...

    First published in 1800 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Nine sermons: preached in the years 1718-19

    First published in 1813 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Nine sermons, preached in the years 1718-19

    First published in 1813 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Ochikthud ettunetle trootshid, akọ ettunetle choh trorzi ochikthud ettunetle ako thlukwinadhun ketchid trorzi kah Dr. Watts, kirkhe.

    First published in 1885 — 1 edition
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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, 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

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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), 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)

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
May 17, 2014 Edited by LeadSongDog Edited without comment.