"Divine Songs, attempted in easy language for the use of children" by Isaac Watts, D.D. - London: printed and sold by R. Harrild - ca 1825 first thus UK edition - 14cmx12cm - condition: in rare original blue wrappers with wear and some fading, name to ffep, frontispiece and ill. present, some wear to edges. Very rare issue Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English Congregational minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician. He was a prolific and popular hymn writer and is credited with some 750 hymns. His works include "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", "Joy to the World", and "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past". He is recognised as the "Godfather of English Hymnody"; many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages.