Divine and Moral Songs for Children

Divine and Moral Songs for Children Volume 1 is a historical collection of hymns written by Isaac Watts. This work combines two distinct sections, beginning with the Divine Songs published in 1715 and followed by the later addition of Moral Songs. The author developed these pieces to teach and admonish others through music, drawing direct inspiration from the biblical teachings of Ephesians 5:19.

This volume of religious poetry and children's fiction reflects the spiritual priorities of its era. Isaac Watts suggests using the popular psalm tunes of the eighteenth century to perform these hymns. Once a widely distributed staple of faith-based education, Divine and Moral Songs for Children Volume 1 remains a significant example of early hymnody and moral instruction for young readers.