Isaac Watts
1) Isaac Watts was an English preacher and hymn writer who lived from 1674 to 1748.
He preached in independent congregations, and wrote over 500 hymns.
His best known hymns are Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, Give To Our God Immortal Praise, and the Christmas carol Joy to the World!
2) There is also a contemporary music artist Isaac Watts (1978-present). His first album you can see below was face Down in the Deep End.