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: Let islands of the distant seasFirst Line: Let islands of the distant seasTune Title: BRADYAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: CMScripture: Psalm 97Date: 2014Source: Psalm 97, alt.
Display Title: Ye Islands of the Northern SeaFirst Line: Ye islands of the northern seaTune Title: HOLY CROSSAuthor: Isaac WattsMeter: CMSource: The Psalms of David, 1719