Despite his initial reaction to Psalms, Watts never-the-less adapted many Psalms into hymns, such as “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” based on Psalm 90. He was also known for “Christianizing” Psalms by including a more overt Christian perspective into particular Psalms, and often boldly cast his hymns into the present tense. When I survey the wondrous Cross for instance forces the singer into the presence of Jesus on the cross. Other Watts favorites still in common use include: “Joy to the World,” “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath,” “From all that Dwells Below the Skies,” I Sing the Mighty Power of God,” Alas, and did my Savior Bleed,” Am I a Soldier of the Cross,” “Come We that Love the Lord,” and many more. Watts’ emphasis on hymn singing paves the way for the hymn explosion fostered by the Wesley brothers’ Methodist movement.
Monday, March 29, 2021
How Can I Keep From Singing: Episode 4
Despite his initial reaction to Psalms, Watts never-the-less adapted many Psalms into hymns, such as “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” based on Psalm 90. He was also known for “Christianizing” Psalms by including a more overt Christian perspective into particular Psalms, and often boldly cast his hymns into the present tense. When I survey the wondrous Cross for instance forces the singer into the presence of Jesus on the cross. Other Watts favorites still in common use include: “Joy to the World,” “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath,” “From all that Dwells Below the Skies,” I Sing the Mighty Power of God,” Alas, and did my Savior Bleed,” Am I a Soldier of the Cross,” “Come We that Love the Lord,” and many more. Watts’ emphasis on hymn singing paves the way for the hymn explosion fostered by the Wesley brothers’ Methodist movement.
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