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100	1		_aHood, Edwin Paxton, _d1820-1885
245	1	0	_aIsaac Watts; his life and writings, his homes and friends
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-02-05
505	0		_aBirth and childhood of Isaac Watts -- In the academy at Stoke Newington -- In the Hartopp family -- Pastor of a London church -- First publication as a sacred poet -- Residence in the Abney family -- Hymns -- A circle of friends -- The Countess of Hertford and Mrs. Rowe -- Shimei Bradbury -- His times -- Return to Stoke Newington -- The world to come -- The man -- Death and burial -- Summary and estimate of prose writings.
508			_aBrian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Issaac Watts; his life and writings, his homes and friends" by Edwin Paxton Hood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life of Isaac Watts, prominently known as a preacher, hymn writer, and theologian, exploring his character, influences, and the impact of his works on modern English hymnody. It aims to present a comprehensive understanding of his life, showing not just his contributions to religious literature but also his personal relationships and moral convictions. At the start of the narrative, the book sets the stage for Watts' quiet yet influential life, beginning with his troubled childhood in Southampton, marked by the imprisonment of his Nonconformist father. The author highlights the formative experiences that shaped Watts' character and convictions, illustrating how his family background and the surrounding socio-political context influenced his spiritual and intellectual development. Early details regarding Watts’ precociousness in learning and his affinity for literature foreshadow his future achievements in hymn writing and theology, while introducing key figures from his life, including his family and mentors, who played significant roles in his spiritual journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: The Religious Tract Society, 1875
653			_aWatts, Isaac, 1674-1748
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/isaacwattshislif00hood/page/n5/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69963
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