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Charles Wesley (18 December 1707 – 29 March 1788) was an English Anglican cleric and a principal leader of the Methodist movement. Wesley was a prolific hymnwriter who wrote over 6,500 hymns during his lifetime. [2]
Charles Wesley (born December 18, 1707, Epworth, Lincolnshire, England—died March 29, 1788, London) was an English clergyman, poet, and hymn writer who, with his elder brother John, started the Methodist movement in the Church of England.
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Charles Wesley was the eighteenth of Samuel and Susannah Wesley's nineteen children (only 10 lived to maturity). He was born prematurely in December 1707 and appeared dead. He...
Charles Wesley, M.A. was the great hymn-writer of the Wesley family, perhaps, taking quantity and quality into consideration, the great hymn-writer of all ages. Charles Wesley was the youngest son and 18th child of Samuel and Susanna Wesley, and was born at Epworth Rectory, Dec. 18, 1707.
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Apr 28, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Charles Wesley, a prolific hymn writer and a key figure in the Methodist movement. Discover 25 of his cherished and powerful hymns, such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today".
Aug 6, 2009 · Learn about the life and legacy of Charles Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism and a prolific hymn writer. Explore his early influences, spiritual renewal, travelling ministry, marriage and family, and hymns.
Learn about the life and legacy of Charles Wesley, who wrote over 6,500 hymns after his conversion in 1738. Explore his hymns on various topics, occasions, and meters, and his influence on Methodism and Christianity.
