Isaac Watts poet from United Kingdom was born on July 17, 1674, had 74 years and died on November 25, 1748. Poems were written in Neoclassical age mainly in English language. Dominant movement is didactical.
Top ten poems Isaac Watts
Against Evil Company
... Why should I join with those in Play, ...
Against Idleness and Mischief
... From every opening Flower!How skilfully she builds her Cell! ...
Against Lying
... That we may trust to all they say!But liars we can never trust, ...
Against Quarreling and Fighting
... Let love through all your actions run, ...
Against Scoffing and Calling Names
... "Go up, thou bald head, go!"God quickly stopped their wicked breath ...
Examples of Early Piety
... Religion in their youth!Jesus, who reigns above the sky, ...
Hymn 1
... Of heav'n, and death, and hell!]Now to the Lamb that once was slain ...
Hymn 10
... And words of peace reveal!How charming is their voice! ...
Hymn 100
... John 3:16-18. Not to condemn the sons of men, ...
Hymn 101
... Luke 15:7,10. Who can describe the joys that rise ...
