Info On Hymn Writers Units 1-3 Flashcards
What was Isaac Watts the father of?
English hymnody
What 4 things did Isaac Watts do for a job?
He was a English Congregational Minister, hymn writer, theologian, and logician
The popular and prolific songsmith is credited with over ______ hymns?
600
When did Isaac Watts begin to love books, rhyme, and verse?
At infancy
Isaac Watts was 7 years old when he wrote what kind of prayer using the letters of his name?
Acrostic prayer
What caused Isaac to complain to his father?
The uninspired congressional singing at his church
How did Isaac Watts’ father respond to Isaac’s complaint about uninspired singing?
He said that if Isaac didn’t like it then he would have to give them something better to sing
Isaac wrote a new song every week for how many years?
2 years
What kind of light was Isaac’s joy to bring to the Psalms?
New Testament
When was Isaac Watts born?
1674
When did Isaac Watts die?
1748
What 5 things does Andrew Peterson do for work?
He is a recording artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, publisher, and award-winning author
Where was Andrew Peterson born?
Illinois
What did Andrew Peterson’s father do for work?
He is a pastor
How old was Andrew Peterson when he had an encounter with God?
19
What does Andrew Peterson believes must be in his music?
The power of story
What does Behold the Lamb recount?
The truth of the coming of Christ to the earth
Where does Andrew Peterson live?
Nashville
How many children does Andrew Peterson have?
3
When was Andrew Peterson born?
1974
Who was Edward Perronet the son of?
An Anglican priest
Who did Edward P. Work closely with for several years?
John and Charles Wesley
During what years did Edward P work with John and Charles W?
During England’s 18th century revival
How many book of Christian poems did Edward P publish?
3 volumes
What did Perronet believe was the greatest sermon ever preached?
The sermon on the mount
Who tried multiple times to get Perronet to preach?
John Wesley
When did Edward Perronet die?
January 2, 1792
Who uttered these as his last words: “Glory to God in the height of His divinity! Glory to God
in the depth of his humanity! Glory to God in His all-sufficiency! Into His hands I commend my spirit.”?
Edward Perronet
What song is known was the National Anthem of Christianity around the world?
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
When was Edward Perronet born?
1721
