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

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

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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 Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts is a compilation of religious and philosophical writings by Isaac Watts, a prominent 18th-century English theologian and hymnwriter. The book features Watts' sermons and essays on various subjects, along with additional pieces selected from his manuscripts. The compilation was edited by the Rev. Dr. Jennings and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, who also provided biographical information about Watts in the prefatory material. Published in 1753, this volume offers insight into Watts' intellectual and spiritual contributions. more

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Isaac Watts

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. more