Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English pastor, preacher, poet, and hymn writer. Wrote about 600 hymns including When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, and Joy to the World. Considered the founder of English and children's hymnody. Published books of poetry, hymns, and three volumes of theological discourses. |
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? (music: Hugh Wilson) |
Am I a Soldier of the Cross? (music: Thomas A. Arne) |
At the Cross (music: Ralph E. Hudson) |
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove (music: John B. Dykes) |
Come, We That Love the Lord (music: Aaron Williams) |
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (from Gesangbuch der Herzogl, 1784) |
Jesus Shall Reign (music: John Hatton) |
Joy to the World! (music: George F. Handel) |
O God, Our Help in Ages Past (music: attr. to William Croft) |
We're Marching to Zion (music: Robert Lowry) |
When I Can Read My Title Clear (music: attr. to Joseph C. Lowry) |
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (music: arr. by Lowell Mason) |
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