Google Preferred SourcesComments
ForumsShare

This Week in Christian History: D.L. Moody, Charles Wesley, NRB

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

Charles Wesley Born – December 18, 1707

Notable eighteenth-century Methodist hymn writer Charles Wesley, (1707-1788).
Notable eighteenth-century Methodist hymn writer Charles Wesley, (1707-1788). | (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

This week marks the anniversary of when one of Christianity's greatest hymnists was born. Charles Wesley, brother of Methodism founder John Wesley, was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England.

The eighteenth child of Samuel and Susanna Wesley, Charles grew up to become a prolific song writer. Notable hymns of his include "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," and the Christmas favorite "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing."

"As a hymn-writer Charles Wesley was unique. He is said to have written no less than 6500 hymns, and though, of course, in so vast a number some are of unequal merit, it is perfectly marvelous how many there are which rise to the highest degree of excellence," noted Hymnary.org.

Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook

Was this article helpful?

Become a CP Insider.
Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

The truth has a cost, and Insiders help carry it.
A dollar from an Insider comes with no strings attached. It keeps our reporters on the story, keeps our journalism open to everyone, and keeps every editorial decision in the newsroom, where it belongs.

Become a CP Insider and choose the amount you want to pay. You can change, pause or cancel anytime. As a thank-you, you’ll get:

  • The Insider Newsletter, a members-only monthly letter from our newsroom

  • Ad-free reading across christianpost.com


From as low as $8.25/month
Prefer to give once?

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles.
Return to homepage.

Most Popular

More Articles