Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts
Isaac Wattswas an English Christian minister, hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth17 July 1674
justice grace thrones
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.
science genius tuition
No science is speedily learned by the noblest genius without tuition.
age may fancy
Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies.
men two rocks
Two sentiments alone suffice for man, were he to live the age of the rocks - love, and the contemplation of the Deity.
inspirational lying fall
Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.
time understanding depth
Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.
nurse parent house
Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.
trust tasks difficult
Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.
self long prejudice
The fondness we have for self furnishes another long rank of prejudices.
children fall fighting
Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.
soul way sin
Preserve your conscience always soft and sensitive. If but one sin force its way into that tender part of the soul and dwell there, the road is paved for a thousand iniquities.
teaching practice skills
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.
satire ill satirist
Satirists do expose their own ill nature.
book idols stones
How glad the heathens would have been, That worship idols, wood and stone, If they the book God had seen.