Isaac Watts — Biographies and Information

Isaac Watts Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor, preacher, poet, and hymn writer. Wrote about 600 hymns including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, and Joy to the World. Considered the founder of English and children's hymnody. Published books of poetry, hymns, and three volumes of theological discourses.

Recommended Book:
Isaac Watts: Father of English Hymnology by N.A. Woychuk. St. Louis, MO.: SMF Press, ©2002.
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