Isaac Watts

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.

5 Quotes

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

For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do.
— Isaac Watts

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

I would not change my native landFor rich Peru with all her gold
— Isaac Watts

See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
— Isaac Watts