engraved portrait illustration of Rev Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English Christian hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages. Engraved by Samuel Freeman (1773-1857)

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Steel engraved portrait illustration of Rev Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was an English Christian hymnwriter, theologian and logician. A prolific and popular hymn writer, his work was part of evangelization. He was recognized as the "Father of English Hymnody", credited with some 750 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages; in “Illustrious Englishment” Ed. G. Cunningham. Published A Fullerton Glasgow 1834

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