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 >
Translator: Walton J. Brown
Used pseudonym Juan Marrón.
Walton John Brown was the education director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide. He worked in the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Cuba.
Dianne Shapiro from obituary Go to person page >
Display Title: Yo Canto el Poder de DiosFirst Line: Yo canto el poder de DiosTune Title: SAINTLY PRAISEAuthor: J. MarronMeter: 8.6.8.6.DDate: 1990Subject: Alabanza |
Display Title: Yo canto el poder de DiosFirst Line: Yo canto el poder de DiosTune Title: VARINAAuthor: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); Walton J. Brown (1913-2001)Scripture: Psalm 33:6Date: 2010Subject: Dios el Padre | Majestad y poder de Dios; God the Father | Majesty and Power of God