Selected Hymns of Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley (1707-1788), who wrote hundreds of hymnsand poems, was one of the most prolific English poets. His hymns witness to the power of God in Christ today and in every age. He and his brother John Wesley founded Methodism. The Global Praise program offers resources that celebrate the life, work, and message of this powerful servant of God.

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The hymns in this section can also be found in The United Methodist Hymnal.

A Charge to Keep I Have: Words: Charles Wesley, 1762 (Lev. 8:35) Music: Lowell Mason, 1832

And Are We Yet Alive: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Johann G. Nageli; arr. by Lowell Mason, 1845

And Can It Be That I Should Gain: Words: Charles Wesley, 1739 (Acts 16:26) Music: Thomas Campbell, 1835

Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love: Words: Charles Wesley, 1742 Music: William Havergal, 1847; arr. by Lowell Mason, 1850

Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow: Words: Charles Wesley, 1750 (Lev. 25:8-17) Music: Lewis Edson, ca. 1782

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today: Words: Charles Wesley, 1739 Music:Lyra Davidica, 1708

Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 (1 Cor. 12:4-31; Gal. 3:27-28) Music: Adapt. from Orlando Gibbons, 1623

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 Music: J. G. Werner's Choralbuch, 1815; harm. by William H. Havergal, 1861

Come, and Let Us Sweetly Join: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 Music: Adapt. from Orlando Gibbons, 1623

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 Music: Est's The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1592; harm. from Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861-1845

Come, Let Us Use the Grace Divine: Words: Charles Wesley, 1762 (Jer. 50:5) Music: English melody; arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast: Words: Charles Wesley, 1747 (Lk. 14:16-24) Music: Katholisches Gesangbuch, ca. 1774; adapt. from Metrical Psalter, 1855

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus: Words: Charles Wesley, 1744 Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1830; harm, from The English Hymnal, 1906

Depth of Mercy: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 Music: Adapt. from Orlando Gibbons, 1623

Forth in Thy Name, O Lord: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: John Hatton, 1793

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing: Words: Charles Wesley, 1734 Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1840; arr. by William H. Cummings, 1856

How Can We Sinners Know: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551; adapt. by William Crotch, 1836

Hymns: Selected Hymns of Charles Wesley

I Want a Principle Within: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Louis Spohr, 1834; adapt. by J. Stimpson

Jesus! the Name High Over All: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 (Phil. 2:9-11) Music: Johann Cruger, 1647

Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Foundery Collection, 1742

Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Foundery Collection, 1742

Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love: Words: Charles Wesley, 1740 Music: Carl G. Glaser; arr. by Lowell Mason, 1839

Jesus, United by Thy Grace: Words: Charles Wesley, 1749 Music: Johann G. Nageli; arr. by Lowell Mason, 1845

Let Us Join Our Friends Above: Words: Charles Wesley, 1759 Music: Trad. English melody; arr. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

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