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He was never physically strong and was mentally unstable at times, yet he wrote some of the most glorious hymns in history.

Traces the birth of the Christian hymns and the hymnwriters, most famous was Isaac Watts, known as the 'Father of English Hymnody.'

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," a sacred song written by Isaac Watts, was adapted from a Gregorian chants and is often sung on Good Friday.

Isaac Watts' "Joy to the World" is a Christmas carol sung around Christmas time in America. However, it may be appropriate to sing this Christmas hymn all year.

Notes on the hymn "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past" written by Isaac Watts, music by William Croft, tune name "St. Anne" with Scripture reference, Psalm 90.

Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel's "Messiah" by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and best-loved songs.