The Life And Choice Works Of Isaac Watts (1857) - Couverture souple

Watts, Isaac; Harsha, David Addison

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1120766249 ISBN 13 : 9781120766243

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The Life and Choice Works of Isaac Watts is a biographical and literary collection of the works of the renowned English theologian, Isaac Watts. Published in 1857, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and achievements of Watts, who is known for his contribution to the development of English hymnody and his prolific writings on theology and philosophy. The book includes a detailed account of Watts' upbringing, education, and religious beliefs, as well as his impact on the Christian community during his lifetime. Additionally, the book features a selection of Watts' most notable works, including his hymns, sermons, and essays on various theological and philosophical subjects. The Life and Choice Works of Isaac Watts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in English religious history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In preparing a series of volumes to be styled the Standaed Library or Saoeed Olassios, containing, in a form adapted for popular use, the best works of eminent divines, with memoirs of their hves, notices of their writings, and estunates of their genius, we believe that we render an acceptable service to the Christian public. For what person, whose heart glows with love and gratitude to the Author of the Christian revelation, does not feel a deep mterest in the hves and writings of such venerated divines as Taylor, Howe, Baxter, Owen, Watts, Doddridge, Puller, Hall, Ohahners, Edwards, Dwight, and others of kindred spirit? Their se ism the gospel throughout a Uthe churches; and their lofty genius and fervent piety will excite the admiration of the Christian world in all future ages. It is certainly delightful, as well as profitable, for the Christian in his pilgrimage, frequently to review the hves and study the practical and devotional works of these zealous ambassadors of Christ, who through faith and patience are now inheriting the promises. In addition to the biographical sketches, our selection will comprise many valuable treatises not readily accessible. The principal object, in the present series, will be the collection of such matter only as shall be highly conducive to the mental, moral, and rehgious improvement and elevation of readers of all evangehcal denominaticms. This volume, which is the first in the series, contains the life and choice works of Isaac Watts. In the biographical memoir, we have endeavored to present, in a clear, succinct, and chronological order, the leading incidents in his long and useful life. Solicitous to render tlie memoir as interesting as possible to the Christian reader, we have carefully consulted the best authorities on the subject, such as Mihier s Life, Timnes, mid Gorrespondence of Watts; the Memoirs of Watts by G
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1120766249
• ISBN 13: 9781120766243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 500
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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