Break Of Day In The Eighteenth Century - Isaac Watts - Bog

Break of Day in the Eighteenth Century: A History and a Specimen of its First Book of English Sacred Song is a book written by Isaac Watts and first published in 1880. The book is a historical account of the development of English sacred music during the eighteenth century, and it includes a collection of the first book of English sacred songs from that period. Watts, who was a prominent English hymn writer and theologian, provides a detailed analysis of the social, cultural, and religious factors that influenced the creation and reception of sacred music in the eighteenth century. He explores the role of the church, the influence of the Enlightenment, and the emergence of new musical styles and genres.The book also includes a selection of sacred songs from the first book of English sacred songs, which was published in 1707. This collection, which was compiled by Watts himself, features hymns and psalms that were popular in English churches during the eighteenth century. Overall, Break of Day in the Eighteenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English sacred music and the development of religious culture in the eighteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.