Watt's Songs Against Faults by Isaac Watts
"Watt's Songs Against Faults" by Isaac Watts is a collection of children's moral songs written during the early 18th century. This work primarily focuses on imparting ethical lessons through engaging poetry, targeting themes such as honesty, kindness, diligence, and familial love. It seeks to encourage virtuous behavior among young readers by emphasizing the importance of virtuous character and actions. The book consists of verses that address various faults and moral shortcomings, guiding
children on how to lead a good life. Each song conveys a lesson—such as the dangers of lying, the value of peace among siblings, and the importance of staying busy to avoid mischief—using relatable language and vivid imagery. Watts's writing reflects his desire to cultivate a sense of morality among children, encouraging them to reflect on their actions and understand the consequences of their behavior. Overall, it serves as both an educational tool and a source of inspiration for young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748 |
|---|---|
| Title | Watt's Songs Against Faults |
| Alternate Title | Watts' Songs Against Faults |
| Series Title | Watts' Divine and Moral Songs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Against lying -- Love between brothers and sisters -- Against idleness and mischief -- Solemn thoughts on God and death -- Summer's evening -- Against quarrelling and fighting -- Our Saviour's golden rule -- Duty to God and our neighbor. |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Children's songs |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37543 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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