Oct 29, 2013

The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts, New from Douglas Bond and Reformation Trust

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In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In The Poetic Wonder if Isaac Watts, the latest addition to our A Long Line of Godly Men Profile series, Douglas Bond introduces us to Isaac Watts, "The Father of English Hymnody." He urges Christians to delight in the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts' poetry.

"As the church casts about, trying to find out how we should do church, how we should worship, and particularly how we should sing in our worship, Watts can provide us with a theological and poetic anchor. 'The Father of English Hymnody' gives us the perfect combination that everyone in the church ought to be striving to reach: passion and feeling grounded on solid theological foundations.

Like few others through the ages, Watts gives us both the head and the heart of sung worship; he helps us both think and feel in our singing. For cerebral Christians who want the head but ignore the heart, Watts lays bare the heart of worship. For those who want the heart but ignore the head, Watts winsomely adorns the beauty of doctrinal purity; he reveals the theological foundations of the gospel in rich ways that renew our minds and awaken heartfelt gratitude and love for the Savior.

My hope and prayer is that this study of Watts' life will be known and felt to be intensely relevant to what and how we are to sing in worship today and throughout the ages."

—Douglas Bond

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"Thanks to the prolific and eloquent pen of Douglas Bond, we now have an insightful glimpse into the life, the faith, and the poetic wonder of this remarkable servant of the church: Isaac Watts. This delightful book needs to be put at the top of your must-read list."

—Dr. George Grant
Pastor, East Parish Presbyterian Church
Franklin, Tennessee

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