Author: Isaac Watts
Alternate names: Isaac Watts; Watts, Isaac; Rev. I. Watts; Rev. Isaac Watts; Isaac Watts, D.D.
Born: 17 July 1674
Died: 25 November 1748
Bio: Isaac Watts was an English Christian minister, 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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