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Birth of Isaac Watts (1674–1748) — Transforming English Hymnody and Devotional Literature

July 17, 2026
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How did English worship move from strict psalm translations to hymns filled with personal feeling and poetic power? Discover how Isaac Watts transformed devotional language and congregational song.

Birth of Isaac Watts (1674–1748) — Transforming English Hymnody and Devotional Literature

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