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Divine Songs

by Isaac Watts

Reading level
Easy
Price
Free

About the book

"Divine Songs" by Isaac Watts is a collection of didactic poetry published in 1715. Written in simple language for children, these moral verses became one of the most influential children's books in English literature, with over a thousand editions by the mid-19th century. The collection includes famous poems about industry and virtue that served as standard school texts for nearly two hundred years, teaching generations of young readers through memorable rhymes about work, faith, and character.

  • Children's songs, English
  • Hymns, English
  • Children's songs

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #13439. Divine Songs on Wikipedia.

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