A Guide to Prayer - Hardcover

Watts, Isaac

 
9780851518138: A Guide to Prayer

Synopsis

A helpful and practical guide to prayer, which Watts describes as 'conversation with God above while we are here below'. From the author of such well-loved hymns as 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross' and 'O God, Our Help in Ages Past'.

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About the Author

ISAAC WATTS (1674–1748) was born in Southampton, England. His father, a schoolmaster, was jailed twice for his non-conformist faith. Isaac loved to read and attended the free school in Southampton. He started learning Latin at the age of four. He attended Rev. Mr. Thomas Rowe’s Nonconformist Academy at Stoke Newington in London. He started writing poetry at fifteen. He became a preacher at 24, and remained in partnership with Samuel Price, an assistant and later joint pastor. He lived at Abney House with Sir Thomas and Lady Mary. He gave himself to preaching and writing his entire life. He was an industrious hymn writer who wrote over 600 hymns, among many other works.

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