1SING we to our conquering Lord A new triumphant song; Joyfully his deeds record, And with a thankful tongue! Wonders his right hand hath wrought. Still his outstretched arm we see; He alone the fight hath fought, And got the victory.
2God, the almighty God, hath made His great salvation known; Openly to all displayed His glory in his Son: Christ hath brought the life to light, Bade the glorious gospel shine, Showed in all the heathen's sight His righteousness divine.
3He to Israel's chosen race His promise hath fulfilled: Mindful of his word of grace His saving health revealed: He to all the sons of men Hath his truth and mercy showed; Earth's remotest bounds have seen The pardoning love of God.
4Make a loud and cheerful noise To him that reigns above; Earth, with all thy sons, rejoice In the Redeemer's love: Raise your songs of triumph high, Bring him every tuneful strain, Praise the Lord who stooped to die, To ransom wretched man.
5Him with lute and harp record, With shawms and trumpets praise; Sing, rejoice, before the Lord, And glory in his grace: Hymn his grace, and truth, and power; Give him thanks, rejoice, and sing; Praise him, praise him evermore, And triumph with your King.
6Ocean, roar, with all thy waves, In honour of his name; He who all creation saves Doth all their homage claim: Clap your hands, ye floods! Ye hills, Joyful all his praise rehearse; Praise him till his glory fills The vocal universe!
7Lo! he comes with clouds! he comes In dreadful pomp arrayed! All his glorious power assumes, To judge the world he made: Righteous shall his sentence be: Think of that tremendous bar! Every eye the Judge shall see, And thou shalt meet him there!
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Charles Wesley (1707 - 1788)
Was an English hymn writer, poet, and preacher who wrote over 5,500 hymns including And Can It Be That I Should Gain?, O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. A leader of the Methodist movement with his brother John Wesley.Wesley's conversion had a clear impact on his doctrine, especially the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The change in doctrine can be seen in his sermons after 1738, but is most notable in his hymns written after 1738. From Charles published work “Hymns and Prayers to the Trinity” and in Hymn number 62 he writes “The Holy Ghost in part we know, For with us He resides, Our whole of good to Him we owe, Whom by His grace he guides, He doth our virtuous thoughts inspire, The evil he averts, And every seed of good desire, He planted in our hearts.”
Charles Wesley is best known for his prolific hymn writing, his poetry and for being one of the founding fathers of the Methodist denomination of Christianity. He wrote more than six thousand hymns, of which a handful remain in modern day worship.
John and Charles Wesley's Methodist style was to take the word of God to people, wherever they were, rather than try to get them into a church to hear it. The numbers of converts grew and were gathered into 'societies' to nurture their faith.
With their helpers they began their travelling ministry, covering thousands of miles on horseback over the years throughout England and in Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with London, Bristol, and Newcastle being the main centres of their work.
The high-intensity preaching took its toll on Charles; he suffered from nervous exhaustion and severe depression. He was 80 when he died on 29th March 1788. With his famous carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing heard everywhere from cathedrals to supermarkets, the legacy of Charles Wesley is likely to continue for years to come.
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Samuel Wesley (the Younger), and father of musician Samuel Wesley, and grandfather of musician Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
Despite their closeness, Charles and his brother John 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. He founded Wesley Chapel in the village of Brayton, which is just south of Selby. His house, located nearby, can still be visited today.