Birthdate: July 17, 1674
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Southampton, Kingdom of England
Died: November 25, 1748
Isaac Watts was an English Congregational minister, theologian, logician, and prolific hymn writer, credited with around 750 hymns. Some of his enduring classics include “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, “Joy to the World”, and “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”. Known as the “Godfather of English Hymnody”, his hymns have been translated into many languages and continue to be widely used today. Watts’ professional life was dedicated to his ministry, theological writings, and significant contributions to hymnody.
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