The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts (A Long Line of Godly Men Profile)

Summary

In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In our A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, Douglas Bond introduces us to Isaac Watts, "the father of English hymnody." Douglas Bond urges Christians to delight in the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts' poetry. We pray that you would regain a sense of God's majesty as we celebrate the God-given poetic wonder of Isaac Watts.

Chapters

• Watts' Life and Legacy
• Watts as Educator
• Watts' Sermon Hymns
• Watts as Lyric Poet
• Watts as Hymn Writer
• Watts as Poet Theologian
• Watts as Children's Poet
• Watts as Psalm Interpreter
• Conclusion: Watts for Our Time

Resources and Tools

• Part of A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series
• Appendix A: An Isaac Watts Timeline
• Appendix B: Favorite Isaac Watts Hymns
• Appendix C: Books by Isaac Watts
• Notes
• Subject index
• Bibliography