Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748

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Dates

Existence: 1674 - 1748

Biography

Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Christian minister (Congregational), hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. He is recognized as the "Godfather of English Hymnody"; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Daniel Dana letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 814519

Mss 814519

Date(s): 1814-09-19

Scope and Contents

Three page letter from Daniel Dana of Newburyport, Massachusetts to an unidentified recipient, informing him that he is sending him a copy of Dr. Watts "Preservation from the sins and follies of childhood and youth." Printed copy in same location.