Episode 86 centers on a discussion of a very gifted man from the late 17th and early-to-mid 18th century. Known as the Father of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was a gifted hymn-writer, pastor, theologian, logician and philosopher. His influence remains to this day. He was the author of 500-750 hymns, perhaps, the best-known of which is the Christmas hymn “Joy To the World.”
Link to Episode 24 of the Podcast which discusses the Metrical Psalter known as the Bay Psalm Book can be found here.
Link to Amazon for Isaac Watts book on logic can be found here.
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This minisode features the reading of an excerpt from the 17th century devotional “Looking Unto Jesus” by Isaac Ambrose. This book was, for several centuries, considered a devotional classic among English-speaking followers of Christ. The excerpt begins to explore the importance of the Ascension of Christ and what He is doing right now, being seated (“the session of Christ”) at the right hand of God the Father.
Episode 85 centers on a discussion of the life and written legacy (in diary entries and letters) of the 18th century American diarist Susanna Anthony.
In this minisode, excerpts are read from Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s 1882 sermon based on Psalm 119:117 entitled “My Hourly Prayer”.
Episode 84 is a discussion of a new monasticism movement known as the Northumbria Community. The community uses the examples of the spiritual history and heritage of the Northumbria region of northeast England and applies their theology and practice in a simple and profound way to living everyday life.