The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts - A Long Line of Godly Men (Bond)

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Bond, Douglas

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9781567693089

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Reformation Trust Publishing

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164

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Hardcover

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"All people will find a wealth of enrichment and encouragement by laerning more of the poetic wonder of Isaac Watts." - Douglas Bond

In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In the latest addition to our A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, 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.

Table of Contents:

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

Conclusion: Watts for Our Time

Author

Douglas Bond is the author of a number of books of historical fiction and biography. He and his wife have two daughters and four sons. Bond is an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America, a teacher, a conference speaker, and a leader of church history tours.

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"Who among us has not had heart and mind stirred by a Watts hymn? Here we learn the story behind the hymns, We learn of a Christ-centered life, a doxological life. And from that wellspring has come the hymns we love to sing. Watt's hymns are a gift for the church, and so is this biography by Douglas Bond." - Dr. Stephen J. Nichols, Professor at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

"We all know and love 'Joy to the World,' 'Jesus Shall Reign,' 'Alas and Did My Savior Bleed,' 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,' 'O God, Our Help in Ages Past,' and a host of his other compositions. And yet, most Christians know precious little about the author of these great hymn texts - the man history has dubbed as the 'Father of English Hymnody.' At least, until now. Thanks to the prolific and eloquent pen of Douglas Bond, we now have an insightful glimpse into the life, the faith, and the poetic wonder of this remarkable servant of the church: Isaac Watts. This delightful book needs to be put at the top of your must-read list." - Dr. George Grant, Pastor, East Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee