As a lad, Isaac Watts demonstrated a gift for writing poetry. In fact he often spoke in rhymed verse. One day his father had heard enough and commanded him to stop. The boy’s response, “O father, do ...

Isaac Watts, the father of English hymns, is credited with composing some 750 hymns, including “Joy to the World,” widely ...

Isaac Watts was an influential English hymn writer and theologian, often called the Father of English Hymnody. Watts revolutionized hymn writing by moving away from Psalms and creating hymns that ...

LARNED, Kan. (KSNW) — The Pawnee County Attorney’s office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that formal charges have been filed against the person who helped Isaac Watts escape from Larned State ...

Every four hours throughout the day the bells of Southampton's Civic Centre clock ring out Isaac Watt's hymn, Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past. The famous writer of hymns was the eldest of nine children ...

Beloved hymn writer Isaac Watts was honoured on his 350th birthday with a special service at his final resting place in Bunhill Fields. Best known for songs such as "Joy to the World" and "Jesus shall ...

Roy Jenkins looks at the life, work and continuing influence of Isaac Watts, the great hymn-writer who was born 350 years ago. Show more Roy Jenkins looks at the life, work and continuing influence of ...