25 Quotes by Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley, the younger brother of John Wesley, was a prominent English clergyman and hymn writer of the 18th century. Born in 1707, he played a crucial role in the formation of the Methodist movement along with his brother. Charles Wesley's hymns, known for their poetic depth and emotional resonance, became a fundamental part of Methodist worship and are still widely sung in churches around the world today. Through his hymns, Charles expressed his deep spirituality and unwavering faith, inspiring generations of believers.
His commitment to spreading the message of Christianity through music allowed the Methodist movement to connect with people from all walks of life, making it one of the most significant religious revivals in history. Charles Wesley's enduring legacy as a gifted hymn writer and his impact on the development of the Methodist Church highlight his profound influence on both religious and musical spheres, leaving an indelible mark on Christian worship for centuries to come.
Charles Wesley Quotes
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art, dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
Be friends of everyone. Be enemies of no-one
The person who bears and suffers evils with meekness and silence is the sum of a Christian man.
He left His Father's throne above, (So free, so infinite His grace!) Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam's helpless race.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.
To God your every Want In instant Prayer display, Pray always; Pray, and never faint; Pray, without ceasing, Pray.
Jesus weeps and loves me still.
In Fellowship; alone To God, with Faith, draw near, Approach His Courts, besiege His Throne With all the power of Prayer.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
Christ, by highest heaven adored. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Immanuel!
Arise, my soul, arise; shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding sacrifice in my behalf appears: Before the throne my surety stands, Before the throne my surety stands, my name is written on His hands.
How few young men realize that their success in life depends more upon what they are than upon what they know. It is self-esteem that has brought the race this far.
Jesu, 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.
Our children will grow up confused, not respecting the Bible or anything else that is sacred.
Oh for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. 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.
Christ the Lord is risen to-day, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply.
The wisdom coming from above, the faith that sweetly works by love.
A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky.
Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Join the triumph of the skies. With angelic hosts proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem!
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.
God buries His workmen but carries on His work.
God is gone up on high with a triumphant noise.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Let us unite the two so long divided, knowledge and vital piety.
Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon a little child; Pity my simplicity, Suffer me to come to thee.
My soul is all an aching void.
When summoned hence to thine eternal sleep, Oh, may'st thou smile while all around thee weep.
― Charles Wesley Quotes
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