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Isaac Watts (July 17, 1674 - November 25, 1748), recognised as the 'Father of English Hymnology', as he was the first both prolific and popular English hymnwriter, credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in active use today..

"For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."

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"'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again."

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"Birds in their little nest agree; and 'Tis a shameful sight, when children of one family fall out, and chide, and fight."

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"I would not change my native landFor rich Peru with all her gold"

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