Category: Charles Wesley (1707 – 1788)

English hymnist and leader of the English Methodist movement, with his older brother John Wesley (1703 – 1791). They were the son’s of an Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley (1662 – 1735).  He was the father of composer Samuel Wesley (1766 – 1837).

Charles Wesley was educated at Oxford, and went on to write over 6,000 hymns.

• And can it be (Sagina 5 Verses) – Brass Band By special request of Rev’d Dr Jules Gomes BA BD MTh PhD (Cantab), Pastor St Augustine’s Church, Douglas, Isle of Man See also And can it be (Sagina 5 Verses) – Organ Lyrics And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Saviour’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can ...
• And can it be (Sagina 5 Verses) – Organ See alas And can it be (Sabina 5 verses) – Brass Band Hymn – And can it be – Lyrics And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Saviour’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain— For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for ...
• Author of life divine (Gweedore) – Organ Lyrics 1. Author of life divine, who hast a table spread, furnished with mystic wine and everlasting bread, preserve the life Thyself hast giv’n, and feed and train us up for heav’n. 2. Our needy souls sustain with fresh supplies of love, till all Thy life we gain and all Thy fullness prove, and strengthened by Thy perfect grace, behold without a veil Thy face. Recording Details Tune: Gweedore Meter: 66 ...
• Christ, whose glory fills the skies (Heathlands) – Organ Hymn – Christ, whose glory fills the skies – Lyrics Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, Triumph o’er the shades of night; Day-spring from on high, be near; Day-star, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by thee; Joyless is the day’s return, Till thy mercy’s beams I see; Till they inward light ...
• Christ, whose glory fills the skies (Ratisbon) – Organ Hymn – Christ, whose glory fills the skies – Lyrics Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, Triumph o’er the shades of night; Day-spring from on high, be near; Day-star, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by thee; Joyless is the day’s return, Till thy mercy’s beams I see; Till they inward light ...
• Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (Crediton) Lyrics Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, Let us Thine influence prove: Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by Thee, The prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth, Thyself the key, Unseal the sacred book. Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, Brood o’er our nature’s night; On our disordered spirits move, And let there now be light. God, through ...
• Come, thou long expected Jesus (Cross of Jesus) Album:  Tune: Cross of Jesus Meter: 87 87 Style: Victorian Hymn Composer: John Stainer (1840 – 1901) Lyricist: Charles Wesley (1707 – 1788) Church Year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany Music and Lyrics Copyright Public Domain. Performance Copyright ℗ 2016 Richard M S Irwin, Certain rights reserved. Recordings   https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdlMFp3qM_M Hymn – Come, Thou long expected Jesus -Lyrics Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears ...
• Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go (Angels’ Song) Hymn – Forth in thy Name, O Lord I go – Lyrics Forth in thy Name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue; thee, only thee, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do. The task thy wisdom hath assigned, O let me cheerfully fulfil; in all my works thy presence find, and prove thy good and perfect ...
• Hark! the herald angels sing (Mendelssohn) – Organ and Trumpet Descant Lyrics Hark! the herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled”Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skies,With the angelic host proclaim:“Christ is born in Bethlehem”Hark! The herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!” Christ, by highest heav’n adored,Christ the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold Him come,Offspring of ...
• Jesu, lover of my soul (Aberystwyth – 3 verses) – Organ Lyrics Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave ...
• Love divine, all loves excelling (Blaenwern) Hymn – Love divine, all loves excelling – Lyrics Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee ...
• Love divine, all loves excelling (Blaenwern) – Organ – in a lower key Lyrics Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit; Let us find thy promised rest. Take away the ...
• Love divine, all loves excelling (Moriah) Tune: Moriah Meter: 87 87 D Verses: 4 Style: Traditional Welsh Church Year: General, Weddings Moriah Composer: Unknown Traditional Welsh Melody Lyricist: Charles Wesley (1707 – 1788) Music and Lyrics Copyright Public Domain. Performance Copyright ℗ 2014 Richard M S Irwin. Certain rights reserved. Recordings Hymn – Love divine, all loves excelling – Lyrics Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in ...
• Love’s redeeming work is done (Savannah) Hymn – Love’s redeeming work is done – Lyrics Love’s redeeming work is done, fought the fight, the battle won. Lo, our Sun’s eclipse is o’er! Lo, he sets in blood no more! Vain the stone, the watch, the seal! Christ has burst the gates of hell; death in vain forbids him rise; Christ has opened paradise. Lives again our victorious King; where, O death, ...
• O for a thousand tongues to sing (Lyngham) – Brass Band See Also Recording for Organ Lyrics 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of his grace! 2. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘Tis life, and health, and peace. 3. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner ...
• O for a thousand tongues to sing (Lyngham) – Organ See also Recording for Brass Band Lyrics 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of his grace! 2. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘Tis life, and health, and peace. 3. He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the ...
• O for a thousand tongues to sing (Selby CM) Tune: Selby Meter: CM Style: Victorian Hymn Composer: Alfred James Eyre (1853 – 1919) Church Year: Advent and General Lyricist: Charles Wesley (1707 – 1788) Lyrics Copyright © Public Domain Music Copyright © Public Domain Performance Copyright © 2017 Richard M S Irwin. Certain rights reserved. You can download the free MP3 recording of O for a thousand tongues to sing for use in ...
• O thou who camest from above (Hereford – 4 Verses) – Organ Lyrics O thou who camest from above the fire celestial to impart, kindle a flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart! There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return in humble prayer and fervent praise. Jesus, confirm my heart’s desire to work, and speak, and think for thee; still let me guard the holy ...
• Rejoice, the Lord is King (Darwell’s 148th) – 5 Verse version for Brass Band By special request of Rev’d Dr Jules Gomes BA BD MTh PhD (Cantab), Pastor St Augustine’s Church, Douglas, Isle of Man See Also Rejoice, the Lord is King (Darwell’s 148th) – Organ Hymn – Rejoice, the Lord is King – Lyrics Rejoice, the Lord is King! your Lord and King adore; mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore; Lift up your heart, ...
• Rejoice, the Lord is King (Darwell’s 148th) – Organ See also Rejoice, the Lord is King (Darwell’s 148th) – Brass Band Lyrics Rejoice, the Lord is King! your Lord and King adore; mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Jesus, the saviour, reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains he took his ...
• Rejoice, the Lord is King (Gopsal – 4 verses) – Organ Lyrics Rejoice, the Lord is King! your Lord and King adore; mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Jesus, the saviour, reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains he took his seat above; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again ...
• Soldiers of Christ, arise (St Ethelwald – 6 verses) – Organ Lyrics Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armor on, strong in the strength which God supplies thro’ his eternal Son. Strong in the Lord of hosts, and in his mighty pow’r, who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror. Stand then in his great might, with all his strength endued; but take, to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God. Leave no ...
• Ye servants of God (Paderborn 4 verses) – Organ Lyrics 1. You servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad his wonderful name; The name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2. God rules in the height, almighty to save; Though hid from our sight, his presence we have; The great congregation his triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. 3. “Salvation to God, ...