[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fIFKyMAeZbA5Qsnfi81lODFzzJY9ff4x6e6_u00HMTWM":3,"$f19OmVdTgLlTVAOlIpkE29QF7qEbNePnao3C05nGApRA":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},5926,"Isaac Watts","I",148,null,"isaac-watts",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},326,"men",7,{"quotes":17,"pagination":82},[18,26,32,38,44,50,56,62,68,75],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":9},3090202,"The Word of God and the grace of Christ in the promises are our daily support, and the constant nourishment of our souls.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":9},3090199,"No, I’ll repine at death no more, But with a cheerful gasp resign To the cold dungeon of the ground These dying, withering limbs of mine. Let worms devour my wasting flesh, And crumble all my bones to dust: – My God shall raise my frame anew, At the revival of the just.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":9},3090194,"The Great God values not the service of men, if the heart be not in it: The Lord sees and judges the heart; he has no regard to outward forms of worship, if there be no inward adoration, if no devout affection be employed therein. It is therefore a matter of infinite importance, to have the whole heart engaged steadfastly to God.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},3090188,"When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I’ll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":9},3090184,"You should therefore contrive and practice some proper methods to acquaint yourself with your own ignorance, and to impress your mind with a deep and painful sense of the low and imperfect degrees of your present knowledge, that you may be incited with labor and activity to pursue after greater measures.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":9},3090175,"It was a saying of the ancients, “Truth lies in a well;” and to carry on this metaphor, we may justly say that logic does supply us with steps, whereby we may go down to reach the water.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},3090170,"No man is obliged to learn and know every thing; this can neither be sought nor required, for it is utterly impossible; yet all persons are under some obligation to improve their own understanding; otherwise it will be a barren desert, or a forest overgrown with weeds and brambles. Universal ignorance or infinite errors will overspread the mind which is utterly neglected and lies without any cultivation. Skill.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},3090163,"But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other’s eyes.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":74},3090157,"There’s not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories known, And clouds arise, and tempests blow by order from Thy throne; While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nIsaac Watts, a British hymn writer and theologian, penned this quote in his book \"Hymns and Spiritual Songs\" (1707). Watts was a strong advocate for the emotional and intellectual aspects of spirituality, and this quote reflects his poetic and philosophical approach to understanding the divine. During this period, Watts was also grappling with the complexities of the human condition, particularly the tension between faith and reason.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: despite the vastness and complexity of the natural world, God's presence is felt everywhere, yet it's precisely in this ubiquity that His power and care are most evident. Watts' poem suggests that God's glory is not diminished by the imperfections of creation, but rather is revealed through them, highlighting the intricate web of relationships between the divine and the natural world.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that even in the midst of chaos and imperfection, there is a deeper order and purpose at work. By acknowledging and embracing this paradox, you can cultivate a sense of wonder and awe, allowing yourself to tap into a broader perspective that transcends the limitations of the present moment.",{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":81},3090154,"Thoughts, like old vultures, prey upon their heart-strings.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nIsaac Watts, a renowned English poet and hymn writer, penned these poignant words in his 1735 collection of poetry, \"Hymns and Spiritual Songs.\" During this time, Watts was deeply concerned about the impact of sin and the human condition on individuals' mental and emotional well-being. His work reflects his desire to provide guidance on navigating the complexities of the human heart.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWatts' statement reveals a profound paradox: our thoughts can be both a source of liberation and a catalyst for suffering. The \"old vultures\" of thought can prey upon our heart-strings, but this same process can also be a means of introspection and self-awareness. Watts suggests that our thoughts, when left unchecked, can devour us from within, yet this self-consumption can also be a precursor to personal growth and transformation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that your thoughts are not just passive observers but active participants in shaping your emotional landscape. By acknowledging and confronting the \"vultures\" of thought that prey upon your heart-strings, you can begin to break free from their grip and cultivate a more compassionate and self-aware relationship with yourself.",{"currentPage":83,"totalPages":84,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":85},1,15,10]