Isaac Watts
Birth Year: | 1674 |
Death Year: | 1748 |
Notes: | English Christian 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. |
Poems/Lyrics:
Title | Alternate Title(s) | Composer(s) |
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Christ Hath a Garden | Thiman, Eric Harding | |
Joy to the World | Handel, George Frideric | |
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need | Trad/Anon/composer unknown, | |
My Shepherd Will Suppy My Need | Psalm 23 | Trad/Anon/composer unknown, |
Sing to the Lord | Dunlap's Creek | Trad/Anon/composer unknown, |
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | Miller, Edward |