In the following essays, Davis provides an analysis of Watts's prose and its orientation, and argues that Watts's poetry deserves a place in English literary history not only because of its intrinsic worth, but also “because it is the best lyrical expression of eighteenth century evangelicalism.”

In the following essay, Marshall and Todd analyze Watts's creation of the English hymn and its characteristics.

In the following essay, Maclear examines Watts's ideas about religion and its importance and impact on society and civil matters.

In the following essay, Pinto examines the characteristics of Watts's poems and argues that his poetry should be more highly regarded.

In the following essays, Hoyles argues that Watts's works can be categorized as “the embodiment of both classical aesthetics and the English Enlightenment.” He then examines Watts's philosophical beliefs and argues that he “expresses the spirit of Enlightenment philosophy, and provides an interesting link between the seventeenth-century puritans and the nineteenth-century utilitarians.”

In the following essays, Bishop analyzes Watts's impact on hymns sung in church and examines his views on writing methods and linguistic techniques.

In the following essay, Gillman discusses Watts's goals in hymn writing and provides an analysis of his works.

In the following essay, Brawley examines Watts's writings in light of the author's position as the innovator of original, individualized hymns.

In the following essay, Escott discusses the content of Watts's work A Short Essay Toward the Improvement of Psalmody and its relationship to the preface to his Hymns and Spiritual Songs.

In the following essay, Hope examines the achievements of Watts in relation to English hymnody and praises his contributions to this field.