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Isaac Watts was an English writer, primarily known for his hymns and educational works. Born on July 17, 1674, he is credited with shaping the hymnody of the English-speaking world. Watts' writings emphasized moral and spiritual themes, and he is remembered for his influential educational philosophy that emphasized the importance of early childhood education.

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Famous Isaac Watts Quotes

“Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.”

Years Helping Home Age Past Eternal Shelter Blast Stormy

Author:Isaac Watts

“Two sentiments alone suffice for man, were he to live the age of the rocks - love, and the contemplation of the Deity.”

Men Two Age Rocks Worship Contemplation Sentiments Deities

Author:Isaac Watts

“Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.”

May Age Humour Old Age Fancy Folly

Book:The Improvement of the Mind; with a Discourse on the Education of Children and Youth

Source: The Improvement of the Mind; with a Discourse on the Education of Children and Youth

“A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.”

Ends Age Night Watches Sun Gone Thousand Sight Evening Rising

Book:An Arrangement of the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts

Source: An Arrangement of the Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts