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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

“For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.”

Stills Hands Satan Laziness Idle Idleness Mischief Idle Hands

Author:Isaac Watts

“Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.”

Inspirational Stills Lying Fall Numbers Holy Blessing Bed Angel Dear Heavenly Slumber Hush Babyhood

Book:The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, Containing, Besides His Sermons and Essays on Miscellaneous Subjects, Several Additional Pieces, Selected from His Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge in 1753: To which are Prefixed Memoirs of the Life of the Author

Source: The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, Containing, Besides His Sermons and Essays on Miscellaneous Subjects, Several Additional Pieces, Selected from His Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge in 1753: To which are Prefixed Memoirs of the Life of the Author

“The tulip and the butterfly Appear in gayer coats than I: Let me be dressed fine as I will, Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.”

Stills Nature Flower Fine Let Me Butterfly Coats Worms Exceed Monarch Butterfly

Author:Isaac Watts

“Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.”

Stills Flower Butterfly Worms Exceed Monarch Butterfly

Author:Isaac Watts

“I have been there, and still would go; 'T is like a little heaven below.”

Littles Has Beens Stills Heaven

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