Quick Facts About Isaac Watts
- Born
- July 17, 1674
- Died
- November 25, 1748
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Profession
- Theologian
- Notable works
- Hymns and spiritual songs
- Known for
- Joy to the World, Our God, Our Help in Ages Past, Come, We Who Love the Lord, From All That Dwell Below the Skies
About Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts was an English Congregational minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. His works include "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Joy to the World", and "O God, Our Help in Ages Past". He is recognised as the "Godfather of English Hymnody"; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.
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