Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, was born and lived in Britain and wrote many familiar hymns:
"Joy to the world"
"Our God, our help in ages past".
"When I survey the wondrous cross"
As a child, had clever sayings: "
O father, do some pity take, and I will no more verses make".
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, born and lived in Britain.
school for Dissenters (Anglican Church authority)
many believed hymns should reflect words of scripture (modern songs often omit scripture and omit "Jesus")
music at the time was boring (Renaissance)
he started writing a new hymn every week
known as the "father of English hymnody"
As a boy, Isaac Watts learned English, Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. He easily created verses.
"A mouse for want of better stairs, ran up a rope to say his prayers".
"O father, do some pity take, and I will no more verses make". (sounds like what happens with my jokes)