16 Quotes & Sayings By Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts (1674–1748) was a prolific English composer and hymn writer. He was born at Houghton, in the parish of that name in Norfolk, and was baptised on March 9, 1674. He is one of the most widely known and influential composers in the English language. His hymns include many well-known anthems such as "Be Not Afraid," "God Moves in a Mysterious Way," and "Fairest Lord Jesus." His best-known work is The Psalms of David in Meters where he set out to provide a more harmonious version of the Psalms Read more

He also wrote a number of hymns which are commonly known by the names of their first lines: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." His hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is one of the best-known Christian hymns ever written. Isaac Watts is buried near his birthplace at Houghton, Norfolk.

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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 knowledge. Isaac Watts
How shall polluted mortals dare To sing Thy glory or...
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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. Isaac Watts
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Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance. Isaac Watts
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Once a day....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 knowledge. Isaac Watts
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Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks. Isaac Watts
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Hush my dear lie still and slumber Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. Isaac Watts
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How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour And gather honey all the day From every opening flower. Isaac Watts
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One glance of Thine creates a day. Isaac Watts
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To be angry about trifles is mean and childish to rage and be furious is brutish and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious is manly and divine. Isaac Watts
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Hark! from the tombs a doleful sound. Isaac Watts
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For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. Isaac Watts
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Let me be dressed fine as I will Flies worms and flowers exceed me still. Isaac Watts
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Though reading and conversation may furnish us with many ideas of men and things our own meditation must form our judgement. Isaac Watts
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Hush my dear lie still and slumber! Holy angels guard they bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. Isaac Watts
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I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great. Isaac Watts