A Long Line of Godly Men - The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts
ISBN: 9781642895629Isaac Watts is known to history as the father of English hymnody. He wrote some 750 hymns, including beloved classics like "Joy to the World" and "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." Today, however, Watts' work is increasingly forgotten as many churches follow the latest innovations in worship to the neglect of the great hymns of the faith.
In The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts, Douglas Bond argues that the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts' lyrics, with their rich biblical and theological content, can help the church regain a sense of wonder at the majesty of God, leading to a reform of worship. This book demonstrates how Watts used his poetic gifts in multiple ways for the good of the church in his day.
In an age of simplistic and repetitive worship songs, the church must not forget Isaac Watts. By taking his words as our own, Christians today can share in his wonder at Christ and the glories of the world to come, learning how to better praise God.
Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series: edited by Dr. Steven Lawson. Author: Douglas Bond is director of the Oxford Creative Writing Master Class, a ruling elder in the PCA, a conference speaker, a leader of church history tours in Europe, and adjunct instructor in church history at Western Reformed Seminary in Tacoma, Wash. He is author of numerous books, including The Mighty Weakness of John Knox and Grace Works!
Editor: Dr. Steven J. Lawson is founder and president of OnePassion Ministries in Dallas. He is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, professor of preaching and dean of D.Min. studies at The Master's Seminary, and teacher for the Institute for Expository Preaching. He is author of many books, including The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, John Knox: Fearless Faith, and The Moment of Truth.
From Spurgeon to Luther, certain lives throughout church history are remembered as special testaments of God's faithfulness. With Dr. Steven J. Lawson as the series editor, the Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series offers readers an opportunity to learn from these exemplary lives.
Additional Information:
| Cover: | Softcover |
| Number of Pages: | 147 |
| Publisher: | Ligonier Ministries |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |