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Isaac Watts:

8/26/2012

 
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Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English hymnwriter, theologianand logician.  A prolific and popular hymnwriter, he was recognised as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 650 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today, and have been translated into many languages. 



He was also my 6th great uncle.


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