Quotes from Isaac Watts

If I could reach from pole to pole or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul The mind's the standard of the Man.

Vice and virtue chiefly imply the relation of our actions to men in this world; sin and holiness rather imply their relation to God and the other world.

In matters of equity between man and man, our Saviour has taught us to put my neighbor in place of myself, and myself in place of my neighbor.

Though reading and conversation may furnish us with many ideas of men and things, yet it is our own meditation must form our judgment.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

At books, or work, or healthy play, Let all my years be passed; That I may give for every day A good account at last.

In books, or work, or healthful play.

When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism or fallacy.

Affect not little shifts and subterfuges to avoid the force of an argument.

Everyday is a birthday; every moment of it is new to us; we are born again, renewed for fresh work and endeavor.

Forbid it Lord that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood.

There's no repentance in the grave.

For Satan finds some mischief stillFor idle hands to do.

Were I so tall to reach the pole, Or grasp the ocean with my span, I must be measured by my soul; The mind's the standard of the man.

The tulip and the butterfly Appear in gayer coats than I: Let me be dressed fine as I will, Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still.

So shines the setting sun on adverse skies, and paints a rainbow on the storm.

'Tis the voice of the sluggard; I heard him complain,"You have wak'd me too soon, I must slumber again."

But, children, you should never letSuch angry passions rise;Your little hands were never madeTo tear each other's eyes.

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,For God hath made them so.

I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.

There is a land of pure delight,Where saints immortal reign;Infinite day excludes the night,And pleasures banish pain.

Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden.

Joy to the world! the Lord is come;Let earth receive her King.Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room,And heav'n and nature sing.

O God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.