Charles Wesley
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Charles Wesley 🇬🇧

Charles Wesley (Known as "The Sweet Singer of Methodism")
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Born Dec 18, 1707 🇬🇧 Epworth (Lincolnshire), Kingdom of England
Passed Away Mar 29, 1788 London, Kingdom of Great Britain
Lifespan 80 years old
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"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace!"

Archival Overview

Prolific English hymnographer and co-founder of Methodism who penned over 6,500 hymns, including 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', 'And Can It Be', and 'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling'.

Biographical Record

Charles Wesley (1707–1788 CE), younger brother of John Wesley, founded the Oxford 'Holy Club' and accompanied John on their missionary journey to Georgia in 1735.

His enduring genius was transforming complex Trinitarian and Arminian theology into unforgettable poetry; his hymns provided the emotional and spiritual heartbeat of the Great Revival.

Key Life Milestones

1739

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Published

Penned the hymn 'Hymn for Christmas-Day', becoming one of the most sung sacred carols in world history.

1747

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Composed his celebrated hymn articulating the Methodist doctrine of perfect love and sanctification.

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Perpetual Memorial
St Marylebone Parish Churchyard
London, United Kingdom
GPS: 51.5222, -0.1539
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