Monday, August 1, 2016

Isaac Watts: The Father of English Hymnody



Westminster Abbey - London, England




In 2011, Christianity Today magazine surveyed 28 Protestant hymnals.  Only 13 hymns were in all editions.  "Jesus Shall Reign," & "When I Survey," were among these.  "O God, Our Help" appeared in 27 hymn books. Isaac Watts tried to direct singers attention to Jesus Christ. His words have done that across denominational lines for generations.