Isaac Watts (/wɒts/; 17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Christian minister, 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.
Life
Born in Southampton, England, in 1674, Watts was brought up in the home of a committed religious Nonconformist; his father, also Isaac Watts, had been incarcerated twice for his views. At King Edward VI School, Watts had a classical education, learning Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
From an early age, Watts displayed a propensity for rhyme. Once, he responded when asked why he had his eyes open during prayers:
A little mouse for want of stairs
ran up a rope to say its prayers.
Isaac Watts (1797–1876) was an early British naval architect. Together with Chief Engineer Thomas Lloyd, he designed HMS Warrior, the world's first armour-plated iron-hulled warship. When he retired his position as Chief Constructor was taken by Edward Reed.
Many pieces which were said to have been composed by Pergolesi have been misattributed; the Stabat Mater is definitely by Pergolesi, as a manuscript in his handwriting has been preserved. The work was composed for a Neapolitanconfraternity, the Confraternità dei Cavalieri di San Luigi di Palazzo, which had also commissioned a Stabat Mater from Alessandro Scarlatti. Pergolesi composed it during his final illness from tuberculosis in a Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, along with a Salve Regina setting.
Reception
The Stabat Mater is one of Pergolesi's most celebrated sacred works, achieving great popularity after the composer's death.Jean-Jacques Rousseau showed appreciation for the work, praising the opening movement as "the most perfect and touching duet to come from the pen of any composer". Many composers adapted the work, including Giovanni Paisiello, who extended the orchestral accompaniment, and Joseph Eybler, who added a choir to replace some of the duets. Bach's Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden is a parody cantata based on Pergolesi's composition.
Vivaldi's Stabat Mater only uses the first ten stanzas of the hymn. The music is keyed in F minor, and is generally slow and melancholy, with allegro only being used once in the Amen, and all the other movements not going faster than andante. Movements 4, 5, and 6 are identical to the first three musically.
Stabat Mater is a work by Gioachino Rossini based on the traditional structure of the Stabat Mater for chorus and soloists. Initially he used his own librettos and compositions for a portion of the work and, eventually, the remainder by Giovanni Tadolini, who composed six additional movements. Rossini presented the completed work to Varela as his own. It was composed late in his career after retiring from the composition of opera. He began the work in 1831 but did not complete it until 1841.
Composition
In 1831 Rossini was traveling in Spain in the company of his friend the Spanish banker, Alexandre Aguado, owner of Château Margaux. In the course of the trip, Fernández Varela, a state councillor, commissioned a setting of the traditional liturgical text, the Stabat Mater. Rossini managed to complete part of the setting of the sequence in 1832, but ill-health made it impossible for him to complete the commission. Having written only half the score (nos. 1 and 5-9), he asked his friend Giovanni Tadolini to compose six additional movements. Rossini presented the completed work to Varela as his own. It was premiered on Holy Saturday of 1833 in the Chapel of San Felipe el Real in Madrid, but this version was never again performed.
Isaac (/ˈaɪzək/;Hebrew: יִצְחָק, ModernYitskhak, TiberianYiṣḥāq, ISO 259-3Yiçḥaq, "[he] will laugh"; Ancient Greek: ἸσαάκIsaakArabic:إسحاق or إسحٰقʼIsḥāq) as described in the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, was the second son of Abraham, the only son Abraham had with his wife Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. According to the Book of Genesis, Abraham was 100years old when Isaac was born, and Sarah was past 90.
According to the Genesis narrative, Abraham brought Isaac to Mount Moriah, where, at God's command, Abraham built a sacrificial altar to sacrifice Isaac. This event served as a test of Abraham's faith. At the last moment an angel stopped him.
Isaac was one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. Isaac was the only biblical patriarch whose name was not changed, and the only one who did not move out of Canaan. Compared to Abraham and Jacob, the Bible relates fewer incidents of Isaac's life. He died when he was 180years old, making him the longest-lived of the three.
Isaac is an American TV show hosted by fashion designer and personality Isaac Mizrahi. It was shot in New York City, and aired on the Style Network in the United States. It premiered on December 5, 2005. Segments included man-on-the-street interviews, "Sketches and Answers" and celebrity interviews. He was supported by "Ben and the band" and an on-set coffee bar that served coffee to the most famous guests.
The show package was designed and created by E! On Air Design Art Director, Phil Han with Executive Producer Dione Li and SVP, Creative Director, Ann Epstein-Cohen.
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
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Watch Part 1 - "Charles Wesley"
https://youtu.be/3mJFbWEYEr0
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Watch Part 2 - "Fanny Crosby"
https://youtu.be/i43UoC1DJec
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Watch Part 3 - "Martin Luther"
https://youtu.be/huAU_gtPcYQ
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Hymnist History
Part 4 of 4
About the Hymnist Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts is THE name you hear when discussing English Hymnody. Many have called him the "Father of English Hymnody" or the "Grandfather of English Hymnody."
He is also on almost every scholar's list of greatest hymn writers of all time, often in the top spot!
And here's why!
He was an author, educator, scholar, hymnist, poe...
published: 02 Feb 2019
Isaac Watts: The Fight to Expand Christian Worship
Isaac Watts wrote more than 750 hymns at a time when many believed that only Psalms could be sung in church. The controversy and popularity of his songs changed the way many protestants worship today.
published: 14 May 2013
Isaac Watts: Father of English Hymnody
Born July 27, 1674 in Southhampton, England—Isaac Watts became one of the world’s most prolific hymn writers!
The eldest of nine children, Isaac shared his father’s love of books—learning Greek and Hebrew as a young man.
He also had the “strongly held faith” of his father, a Dissenter from the Anglican Church. Because of his father’s belief’s, Isaac was banned from attending Cambridge or Oxford. Instead he attended an academy run by dissenters.
His years of language and Bible study led to his prolific hymn writing! One of Watts’ most famous collections was called “The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament.
He wrote that he wanted “to imitate rather than to translate” the Psalms, including his “imitation” of Psalm 98—which became one of the most popular hymns ...
published: 27 Jul 2016
Jesus shall reign (Hymn with music and words) - Isaac Watts
This hymn may be based on Psalm 72: 8. It also has some interesting missing verses, such as:
"Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribute brings;
From north to south the princes meet,
To pay their homage at His feet.
There Persia, glorious to behold,
There India shines in eastern gold;
And barb'rous nations at His word
Submit, and bow, and own their Lord."
It would make a worthy National Anthem!
published: 16 Feb 2011
Isaac Watts Hymns with Lyrics
Enjoy these 10 old hymns by Isaac Watts with lyrics.
1.) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
2.) 2:39 O God Our Help in Ages Past
3.) 4:56 We're Marching to Zion
4.) 8:52 Jesus Shall Reign
5.) 11:33 Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
6.) 12:59 I Sing the Mighty Power of God
7.) 15:29 From all That Dwells Below the Skies
8.) 18:07 Am I a Soldier of the Cross
9.) 20:47 When I Can Read My Title Clear
10.) 23:04 Joy to the World
published: 09 Jul 2022
Alegría al mundo (Joy to the world) - Isaac Watts
Fuente: Grace Community Church
¡Feliz Navidad!
published: 01 Dec 2018
Hymn History Hymns of Isaac Watts
A biographical sketch of the great hymnwriter Isaac Watts with a short sampling of his hymns.
published: 20 Oct 2015
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" Isaac Watts | St Andrew's Cathedral Choir Sydney (Ross Cobb)
A live performance of the greatest Good Friday Hymn - Isaac Watts beautiful "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". The day before churches were shut down in Sydney, the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir very quickly recorded, with a very reduced and socially-distanced choir, several well-known hymns and psalms. The choir is conducted by his Director of Music Ross Cobb.
You can find more music by the choir here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBKWVf-UXNESUHPOKUV_VQ
Eine Live-Aufnahme von einem der schönsten Karfreitags-Lieder - Issac Watts wunderbares "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". Am Tag bevor die Kirchen in Sydney geschlossen worden, nahm der St Andrew's Cathedral Choir Sydney in einer kleinen Besetzung einige sehr bekannte Kirchenlieder auf. Der Chor wird geleitet von seinem Musikdirek...
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
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Watch Part 1 - "Charles Wesley"
https://youtu.be/3mJFbWEYE...
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 1 - "Charles Wesley"
https://youtu.be/3mJFbWEYEr0
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 2 - "Fanny Crosby"
https://youtu.be/i43UoC1DJec
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 3 - "Martin Luther"
https://youtu.be/huAU_gtPcYQ
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Hymnist History
Part 4 of 4
About the Hymnist Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts is THE name you hear when discussing English Hymnody. Many have called him the "Father of English Hymnody" or the "Grandfather of English Hymnody."
He is also on almost every scholar's list of greatest hymn writers of all time, often in the top spot!
And here's why!
He was an author, educator, scholar, hymnist, poet, innovator, "dissenter."
He wrote the book on Logic... I mean the textbook, the one that universities like Oxford used for decades after publication.
His hymns we're original, creative, standing the test of time, being hundreds of years old, and we still sing them today!
Learn more about Isaac Watts, the great Hymnist in this episode of the series "Hymnist History."
Go in Peace.
#isaacwatts #hymns #churchmusic
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
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Watch Part 1 - "Charles Wesley"
https://youtu.be/3mJFbWEYEr0
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Watch Part 2 - "Fanny Crosby"
https://youtu.be/i43UoC1DJec
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Watch Part 3 - "Martin Luther"
https://youtu.be/huAU_gtPcYQ
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Hymnist History
Part 4 of 4
About the Hymnist Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts is THE name you hear when discussing English Hymnody. Many have called him the "Father of English Hymnody" or the "Grandfather of English Hymnody."
He is also on almost every scholar's list of greatest hymn writers of all time, often in the top spot!
And here's why!
He was an author, educator, scholar, hymnist, poet, innovator, "dissenter."
He wrote the book on Logic... I mean the textbook, the one that universities like Oxford used for decades after publication.
His hymns we're original, creative, standing the test of time, being hundreds of years old, and we still sing them today!
Learn more about Isaac Watts, the great Hymnist in this episode of the series "Hymnist History."
Go in Peace.
#isaacwatts #hymns #churchmusic
Isaac Watts wrote more than 750 hymns at a time when many believed that only Psalms could be sung in church. The controversy and popularity of his songs change...
Isaac Watts wrote more than 750 hymns at a time when many believed that only Psalms could be sung in church. The controversy and popularity of his songs changed the way many protestants worship today.
Isaac Watts wrote more than 750 hymns at a time when many believed that only Psalms could be sung in church. The controversy and popularity of his songs changed the way many protestants worship today.
Born July 27, 1674 in Southhampton, England—Isaac Watts became one of the world’s most prolific hymn writers!
The eldest of nine children, Isaac shared his fath...
This hymn may be based on Psalm 72: 8. It also has some interesting missing verses, such as:
"Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribu...
This hymn may be based on Psalm 72: 8. It also has some interesting missing verses, such as:
"Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribute brings;
From north to south the princes meet,
To pay their homage at His feet.
There Persia, glorious to behold,
There India shines in eastern gold;
And barb'rous nations at His word
Submit, and bow, and own their Lord."
It would make a worthy National Anthem!
This hymn may be based on Psalm 72: 8. It also has some interesting missing verses, such as:
"Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribute brings;
From north to south the princes meet,
To pay their homage at His feet.
There Persia, glorious to behold,
There India shines in eastern gold;
And barb'rous nations at His word
Submit, and bow, and own their Lord."
It would make a worthy National Anthem!
Enjoy these 10 old hymns by Isaac Watts with lyrics.
1.) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
2.) 2:39 O God Our Help in Ages Past
3.) 4:56 We're Marching to Z...
Enjoy these 10 old hymns by Isaac Watts with lyrics.
1.) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
2.) 2:39 O God Our Help in Ages Past
3.) 4:56 We're Marching to Zion
4.) 8:52 Jesus Shall Reign
5.) 11:33 Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
6.) 12:59 I Sing the Mighty Power of God
7.) 15:29 From all That Dwells Below the Skies
8.) 18:07 Am I a Soldier of the Cross
9.) 20:47 When I Can Read My Title Clear
10.) 23:04 Joy to the World
Enjoy these 10 old hymns by Isaac Watts with lyrics.
1.) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
2.) 2:39 O God Our Help in Ages Past
3.) 4:56 We're Marching to Zion
4.) 8:52 Jesus Shall Reign
5.) 11:33 Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
6.) 12:59 I Sing the Mighty Power of God
7.) 15:29 From all That Dwells Below the Skies
8.) 18:07 Am I a Soldier of the Cross
9.) 20:47 When I Can Read My Title Clear
10.) 23:04 Joy to the World
A live performance of the greatest Good Friday Hymn - Isaac Watts beautiful "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". The day before churches were shut down in Sydney...
Hymn(ist) History - Isaac Watts | Father of English Hymnody
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 1 - "Charles Wesley"
https://youtu.be/3mJFbWEYEr0
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 2 - "Fanny Crosby"
https://youtu.be/i43UoC1DJec
--------------------------------------
Watch Part 3 - "Martin Luther"
https://youtu.be/huAU_gtPcYQ
--------------------------------------
Hymnist History
Part 4 of 4
About the Hymnist Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts is THE name you hear when discussing English Hymnody. Many have called him the "Father of English Hymnody" or the "Grandfather of English Hymnody."
He is also on almost every scholar's list of greatest hymn writers of all time, often in the top spot!
And here's why!
He was an author, educator, scholar, hymnist, poet, innovator, "dissenter."
He wrote the book on Logic... I mean the textbook, the one that universities like Oxford used for decades after publication.
His hymns we're original, creative, standing the test of time, being hundreds of years old, and we still sing them today!
Learn more about Isaac Watts, the great Hymnist in this episode of the series "Hymnist History."
Go in Peace.
#isaacwatts #hymns #churchmusic
Isaac Watts wrote more than 750 hymns at a time when many believed that only Psalms could be sung in church. The controversy and popularity of his songs changed the way many protestants worship today.
This hymn may be based on Psalm 72: 8. It also has some interesting missing verses, such as:
"Behold the islands with their kings,
And Europe her best tribute brings;
From north to south the princes meet,
To pay their homage at His feet.
There Persia, glorious to behold,
There India shines in eastern gold;
And barb'rous nations at His word
Submit, and bow, and own their Lord."
It would make a worthy National Anthem!
Enjoy these 10 old hymns by Isaac Watts with lyrics.
1.) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
2.) 2:39 O God Our Help in Ages Past
3.) 4:56 We're Marching to Zion
4.) 8:52 Jesus Shall Reign
5.) 11:33 Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
6.) 12:59 I Sing the Mighty Power of God
7.) 15:29 From all That Dwells Below the Skies
8.) 18:07 Am I a Soldier of the Cross
9.) 20:47 When I Can Read My Title Clear
10.) 23:04 Joy to the World
Isaac Watts (/wɒts/; 17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Christian minister, 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.
Life
Born in Southampton, England, in 1674, Watts was brought up in the home of a committed religious Nonconformist; his father, also Isaac Watts, had been incarcerated twice for his views. At King Edward VI School, Watts had a classical education, learning Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
From an early age, Watts displayed a propensity for rhyme. Once, he responded when asked why he had his eyes open during prayers:
A little mouse for want of stairs
ran up a rope to say its prayers.
He that hath made his refuge God Shall find a most secure abode, Shall walk all day beneath his shade, And there at night shall rest his head. 2. Then will I say, My God, thy power Shall be my fortress and my tower; I, that am formed of feeble dust, Make thine almighty arm my trust. 3. Thrice happy man! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare; Satan, the fowler, who betrays Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 4. Just as a hen protects her brood From birds of prey that seek their blood, Under her feathers, so the Lord Makes his own arm his people's guard. 5. If burning beams of noon conspire To dart a pestilential fire, God is their life; his wings are spread To shield them with a healthful shade. 6. If vapors with malignant breath Rise thick, and scatter midnight death, Isr'el is safe; the poisoned air Grows pure, if Isr'el's God be there. 7. What though a thousand at thy side, At thy right hand ten thousand died, Thy God his chosen people saves Amongst the dead, amidst the graves. 8. So when he sent his angel down To make his wrath in Egypt known, And slew their sons, his careful eye Passed all the doors of Jacob by. 9. But if the fire, or plague, or sword, Receive commission from the Lord To strike his saints among the rest, Their very pains and deaths are blest. 10. The sword, the pestilence, or fire, Shall but fulfil their best desire; From sins and sorrows set them free, And bring thy children, Lord, to thee.