An original manuscript from the 7000 hymns written by Charles Wesley (1707-88), one of the founders of MethodismCharles Wesley, brother to John, wrote this and many similar hymns while in Bristol.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise' Prolific 18th century hymn writer Charles Wesley, brother of Methodism founder John Wesley, ...

This is one of Charles Wesley’s finest and most widely sung hymns. It first appeared in 1747 and is based on a theme of Christian perfection. Various lines have been slightly altered over the ...

This Easter hymn was originally written in the 14th century and entitled “Surrexit Christus Hodie”. It was translated into English in 1708 and the verses were revised in 1749, Charles Wesley ...

The opening lyrics of the hymn speak directly to Bishop Mariann Budde's request for presidential mercy for those who are ...

Charles Wesley was buried in St Marylebone churchyard, London, on 5th April 1788. A prolific poet, Charles Wesley wrote more than 6000 hymns (among them 'Hark, the herald angels sing' and 'Love divine ...