Charles Wesley (18 December 1707 - 29 March 1788) was a leader of the Methodist movement, the younger brother of John Wesley. Despite their closeness, Charles and his brother did not always agree on questions relating to their beliefs. In particular, Charles was strongly opposed to the idea of a breach with the Church of England into which they had been ordained. Charles Wesley is chiefly remembered for the many hymns he wrote.
for christmas day
Hark, how all the welkin rings,
"Glory to the King of kings;
Peace on earth, and mercy mil...[read poem]
Hark, how all the welkin rings,
"Glory to the King of kings;
Peace on earth, and mercy mil...
from beppo
L.
But to my tale of Laura, --- for I find
Digression is a sin, that by degrees...[read poem]
L.
But to my tale of Laura, --- for I find
Digression is a sin, that by degrees...
the isles of greece
The isles of Greece! the isles of Greece!
Where burning Sappho loved and sung,
Where grew ...[read poem]
The isles of Greece! the isles of Greece!
Where burning Sappho loved and sung,
Where grew ...
so we'll go no more a-roving
So we'll go no more a-roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart be still as lovi...[read poem]
So we'll go no more a-roving
So late into the night,
Though the heart be still as lovi...
the destruction of sennacherib
The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold,
And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and g...[read poem]
The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the fold,
And his cohorts were gleaming in purple and g...
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