Charles Wesley

1707–1788

Lyricist

English Methodist hymn writer and brother of John Wesley who wrote approximately 6,000 hymn texts, making him one of the most prolific hymn lyricists in Christian history. His poetic texts defined Methodist hymnody and profoundly influenced Protestant worship traditions.

Lyrics written · 24 hymns

38 Arise My Soul Arise 105 Sing to the Great Jehovah's Praise 122 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 166 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 176 Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise 191 Love Divine 198 And Can It Be? 201 Christ Is Coming 204 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus 211 Lo! He Comes 221 Rejoice, the Lord Is King 233 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 250 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 256 Ye Servants of God 264 O for That Flame of Living Fire 323 O for a Heart to Praise My God! 393 Lord of the Sabbath 412 Cover With His Life 489 Jesus, Lover of My Soul 490 Jesus, Lover of My Soul 521 Depth of Mercy 540 Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild 583 You That Know the Lord 616 Soldiers of Christ Arise