Isaac Watts books in order
English hymnwriter, theologian and logician
- Lived
- 1674–1748
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 24
Isaac Watts published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 14 other books, beginning with The Improvement of the Mind (1741). The best-known is The Psalms of David (1741).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Isaac Watts
Standalone novels in order
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (1707)
Non-fiction in order
A Short View of the Whole Scripture History (1732)
Philosophical Essays on Various Subjects (1733)
A Preservative from the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth (1744)
Orthodoxy and Charity United (1745)
Evangelical Discourses on Several Subjects (1747)
Children's books in order
The Improvement of the Mind (1741)
Poetry in order
Divine Songs for Children (1716)
Divine Songs, Attempted in Easy Language, for the Use of Children (1730)
Horae Lyricae (1762)
Other books in order
Hymns and Spiritual Songs (1707)
A Guide to Prayer (1715)
Death and Heaven (1722)
Logick (1724)
Reliquiae Juveniles (1734)
The World to Come (1739)
The End of Time (1740)
The Psalms of David (1741)
The Knowledge of the Heavens and the Earth Made Easy (1745)
The Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Apply'd to the Christian State and Worship (1749)
The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul (1749)
The Psalms of David, Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship (1758)
The Doctrine of the Passions Explained and Improved (1794)
The Glory of Christ as God-man Displayed (1795)
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About Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts 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 "O 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.
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Isaac Watts FAQ
- How many books has Isaac Watts written?
- Isaac Watts published 1 novel, 5 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Isaac Watts's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Psalms of David.
- What is Isaac Watts's last book?
- Evangelical Discourses on Several Subjects (1747).
- What is Isaac Watts's most famous book?
- The Psalms of David (1741) is Isaac Watts's most widely read book.
- Can I read Isaac Watts's books for free?
- Yes. 7 books by Isaac Watts are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.