Description
In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. 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. --from publisher description
Details
Contents:
Foreword : Followers worthy to be followed -- Preface : Doxology for all time -- 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 -- Watts for our time -- Appendixes. An Isaac Watts timeline -- Favorite Isaac Watts hymns -- Books by Isaac Watts.
Foreword : Followers worthy to be followed -- Preface : Doxology for all time -- 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 -- Watts for our time -- Appendixes. An Isaac Watts timeline -- Favorite Isaac Watts hymns -- Books by Isaac Watts.
Call number
920 WAT
Collection
Publication
Sanford, FL : Reformation Trust, 2013.
Subjects
Pages
xxviii; 163
ISBN
9781567693089