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Isaac Watts: His Life and Thought
Graham Beynon
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Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 215 x 11. Weight in Grams: 262.
Isaac Watts(1674-1748) is one of the best-known hymn-Writers in history. He wrote over 700 hymns including the well-known "When I survey the Wondrous Cross", "O God, our help in ages past" and "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun" - hymns which are still sung to this day. Brought up in a non-conformist church and family, Isaac Watts knew what it was to be a pastor whilst also battling prolonged periods of illness. Leading a life, that like us all, was not without difficulty or controversy, he was able to write hymns of almost unparalleled depth and beauty, though they were ... Read more
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Publisher
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Tain, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781912652
SKU
V9781781912652
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About Graham Beynon
Graham Beynon is minister of Grace Church, Cambridge. He is also the course director for ?TEAM? (Training for East Anglia Ministry). His PhD research was on the theology of Isaac Watts. He is married to Charis and they have three children
Reviews for Isaac Watts: His Life and Thought
In this thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating book, Graham Beynon does an excellent job of showing just how relevant Watts and his thought are for today. We get to see how his beautiful hymnody flowed out of deep theological and pastoral convictions, and the result is both challenging and stirring.
Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, ... Read more
Michael Reeves (President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, ... Read more