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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

“Lord, I ascribe it to thy grace,And not to chance as others do,That I was born of Christian race,And not a Heathen, or a Jew.”

Christian Born Chance Race Lord Grace Jew Heathen

Author:Isaac Watts

“Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I, To mourn, and murmur and repine, To see the wicked placed on high, In pride and robes of honor shine. But oh, their end, their dreadful end, Thy sanctuary taught me so, On slipp'ry rocks I see them stand, And fiery billows roll below.”

Ends Evil Justice Lord Power Rocks Taught Pride Honor Shining Wicked Mourn Sanctuary Fiery Robes

Book:The Christian Psalmist: Or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns, with Copious Selections from Other Sources

Source: The Christian Psalmist: Or, Watts' Psalms and Hymns, with Copious Selections from Other Sources

“Dear Lord. I give myself away. I've nothing else to give.”

Giving Lord Dear Dear Lord

Author:Isaac Watts

“Forbid it Lord that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood.”

Should Christ Lord Sacrifice Blood Vain Charm Boast

Book:The Penny Watts's Hymns ... Selected and Abridged from Dr. Watts's Hymns

Source: The Penny Watts's Hymns ... Selected and Abridged from Dr. Watts's Hymns

“For sov'reign pow'r reign not alone, Grace is the partner of the throne; Thy grace and justice mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward.”

Wells Lasts Justice Lord Grace Rewards Partners Divides Thrones Reign Not Alone Pow

Book:The Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament: And Applied to the Christian State and Worship. by I. Watts

Source: The Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament: And Applied to the Christian State and Worship. by I. Watts

“Order my footsteps by Thy Word and make my heart sincere; let sin have no dominion, Lord, but keep my conscience clear.”

Heart Christian Order Sin Lord Clear My Heart Conscience Christian Inspirational Sincere Dominion Footsteps

Book:Dr. Watts' Psalms and hymns with Dr. Rippon's selection: containing all the additional hymns : with copious indices, including an index of the first line of each verse of Psalms and hymns

Source: Dr. Watts' Psalms and hymns with Dr. Rippon's selection: containing all the additional hymns : with copious indices, including an index of the first line of each verse of Psalms and hymns

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come / Let earth receive her King / Let every heart, prepare him room / And heaven and nature sing.”

World Heart Earth Joy Heaven Rooms Lord Kings Joy To The World

Author:Isaac Watts