148 Quotes by Isaac Watts

Two sentiments alone suffice for man, were he to live the age of the rocks - love, and the contemplation of the Deity.

Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.

Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.

The fondness we have for self furnishes another long rank of prejudices.

Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.

Preserve your conscience always soft and sensitive. If but one sin force its way into that tender part of the soul and dwell there, the road is paved for a thousand iniquities.

Instructors should not only be skilful in those sciences which they teach, but have skill in the method of teaching, and patience in the practice.

Satirists do expose their own ill nature.

How glad the heathens would have been, That worship idols, wood and stone, If they the book God had seen.