Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >
Display Title: Thou God Of Love, Thou Ever BlessedFirst Line: Thou God of love, Thou ever blestTune Title: THE WAITS' SONGAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: CMSource: The Psalms of David, 1719
Display Title: O God of Love, Forever BlestFirst Line: O God of love, forever blestTune Title: SHALOM 120Author: Isaac WattsMeter: 8.6.8.6 refrain 8.8.8.4Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12; Psalm 120; Philippians 4:11-19Date: 2013Subject: Cry to God | ; Culture, Community & Nation | ; Peacemakers | ; The Cross |
Display Title: O God of Love, Forever BlestFirst Line: O God of love, forever blestTune Title: SHALOM 120Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Linea Reimer GeiserMeter: 8.6.8.6 with refrainScripture: Psalm 120Date: 2012Subject: Affliction | ; Peace | ; Peacemakers | ; Salvation | ; Ten Commandments | 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); War and Revolution |