Isaac Watts
Sign in to saveEnglish hymnwriter, theologian and logician (1674-1748)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 17 July 1674
- Died
- 25 November 1748
- Works
- 1095
Top works
- The Child's catechism
- A collection of hymns from Dr. Watts, &c
- Caniadau dwyfol
- The Psalms of David, imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship
- An arrangement of the Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D
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Listeners · Last.fm
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- 1,629
- Total plays
- 5,562
1) Isaac Watts was an English preacher and hymn writer who lived from 1674 to 1748. He preached in independent congregations, and wrote over 500 hymns. His best known hymns are Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Give To Our God Immortal Praise, and the Christmas carol Joy to the World! 2) There is also a contemporary music artist Isaac Watts (1978-present). His first album you can see below was face Down in the Deep End. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Isaac+W
Recent publications · Crossref
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Key dates
- Born
- 17 July 1674
- Died
- 25 November 1748
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Watts
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Place of birth
- Southampton
- Place of death
- London
- Occupation
- lyricist
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Protestantism
- Notable work
- Joy to the World
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Categories
1674 births1748 deaths17th-century Congregationalist ministers17th-century English clergy18th-century Calvinist and Reformed theologians18th-century Congregationalist ministers18th-century English male writers18th-century English non-fiction writers18th-century English philosophers18th-century English poets18th-century hymnwritersAnglican saints