Quotes by Isaac Watts

About Isaac Watts:

Isaac Watts was an English Christian hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.
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Once a day, especially in the early years of life and study, call yourselves to an account what new ideas, what new proposition or truth you have gained, what further confirmation of known truths, and what advances you have made in any part of knowle...

Isaac Watts

Were the whole realm of nature mine That were an offering far too small Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all

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I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.

Isaac Watts

Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.

Isaac Watts

Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.

Isaac Watts

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

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For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

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Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.

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How shall polluted mortals dare To sing Thy glory or Thy grace Beneath Thy feet we lie afar And see but shadows of Thy face.

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Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.

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Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

Isaac Watts

Author Bio

  • NameIsaac Watts
  • DescriptionEnglish hymnwriter, theologian and logician
  • BornJuly 17, 1674
  • DiedNovember 25, 1748
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionTheologian; Philosopher