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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

“It is not to be expected that we should love God supremely if we have not known him to be more desirable than all other things.”

Ifs Should Known Expected God Love Desirable

Book:The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes

Source: The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes

“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

“Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies if one be gone. Strange! that a harp of thousand strings Should keep in tune so long.”

Ifs Life Should Long Dies Gone Our Lives Strange Thousand Spring Tunes Strings Long Life Harps

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

“But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.”

Should Children Littles Made Hands Eye Passion Tears Angry Little Hands

Author:Isaac Watts

“Instructors should not only be skilful in those sciences which they teach, but have skill in the method of teaching, and patience in the practice.”

Should Teach Practice Teaching Skills Method Instructors Methods Of Teaching

Author:Isaac Watts

“Whatever brawls disturb the street, There should be peace at home.”

Should Home Streets

Author:Isaac Watts