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Isaac Watts [1674-1748] English
Rank: 101
Poet (with poems), Theologian

Devotional, Pantheism, Slavery


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.

Change, Great, Home, Learning, Life, Trust



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Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks. Learning, Life, Trust
101
I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great. Change, Great, Home
102
Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.
103
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.
104
For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.
105
Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.
106
'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain, you have waked me too soon, I must slumber again.
107
Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.
108

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