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Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32 Lyrics: 1 Come, O thou Traveler unknown, whom still I hold, but cannot see! My company before is gone, and I am left alone with thee. With thee all night I mean to stay, and wrestle till the break of day; with thee all night I mean to stay, and wrestle till the break of day. 2. I need not tell thee who I am, my misery and sin declare; thyself hast called me by my name, look on thy hands and read it there. But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. 3. Yield to me now, for I am weak, but confident in self-despair! Speak to my heart, in blessing speak, be conquered by my instant prayer. Speak, or thou never hence shalt move, and tell me if thy name is Love. Speak, or thou never hence shalt move, and tell me if thy name is Love. 4 'Tis Love! 'tis Love! Thou diedst for me, I hear thy whisper in my heart. The morning breaks, the shadows flee, pure, Universal Love thou art. To me, to all, thy mercies move; thy nature and thy name is Love. To me, to all, thy mercies move; thy nature and thy name is Love. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Prevenient Grace Repentance; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; Aldersgate; Biblical Narrative; Christian Experience; Faith; Grace; Love; Mercy; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: CANDLER

I will not let the go except tyou bless me

Appears in 168 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 32:26 First Line: Lord, I cannot let thee go Lyrics: 1 Lord, I cannot let thee go, 'Till a blessing thou bestow; Do not turn away thy face, Mine's an urgent, pressing case. 2 Dost thou ask me who I am? Ah, my Lord, thou know'st my name! Yet a question gives a plea, To support my suit with thee. 3 Thou did'st once a wretch behold, In rebellion blindly bold, Scorn thy grace thy power defy, That poor rebel, Lord, was I. 4 Once a sinner near despair Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer; Mercy heard and set him free, Lord, that mercy came to me. 5 Many days have pass'd since then, Many changes I have seen; Yet have been upheld 'till now, Who could hold me up but thou. 6 Thou hast help'd in every need, This emboldens me to plead: After so much mercy past, Can'st thou let me sink at last? 7 No – I must maintain my hold, 'Tis thy goodness makes me bold; I can no denial take When I plead for Jesus' sake. Topics: Worship Hymns Before Prayer; Hymns before prayer; Public Religion

I Would Not Be Denied

Author: C. P. J. Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 100 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 32:26 First Line: When pangs of death seized on my soul Lyrics: 1 When pangs of death seized on my soul, Unto the Lord I cried; Till Jesus came and made me whole, I would not be denied. Refrain: I would not be denied, I would not be denied, Till Jesus came and made me whole, I would not be denied. 2 As Jacob in the days of old, I wrestled with the Lord; And instant, with a courage bold, I stood upon His Word. [Refrain] 3 Old Satan said my Lord was gone And would not hear my prayer; But praise the Lord, the work is done, And Christ the Lord is here. [Refrain] Topics: Decision Used With Tune: [When pangs of death seized on my soul] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Would_Not_Be_Denied)

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[When pangs of death seized on my soul]

Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Charles P. Jones Scripture: Genesis 32:26 Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Would_Not_Be_Denied) Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 13555 65331 22123 Used With Text: I Would Not Be Denied

CANDLER

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 55 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Carlton R. Young Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32 Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 51121 23532 12321 Used With Text: Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown

DAVID'S HARP

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert King, 1676-1713 Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30 Tune Sources: The Divine Companion, 1709 Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 32171 23432 34555 Used With Text: Come, O thou Traveller unknown

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Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnbook #199 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 32:10 Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed, And did my Sovereign die! Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I! 2 Was it for sins that I have done He suffered on the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When God, the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin. 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face While His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away; 'Tis all that I can do. Amen. Topics: Christ Passion; Christ Atonement; Confession; Lent; Penitence; Sin; Jesus Christ His Passion and Atonement Tune Title: MARTYRDOM (AVON)

Depth of mercy

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #379 (1891) Meter: 7 Scripture: Genesis 32:26 First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be Topics: Christ Intercession of; Christ Mediator; God Compassion of ; God Forbearance of; God Pity of; Mercy Sought; Penitence Penitence; Prayer For repentance; Sinners Confessing; Sinners Convicted Languages: English

Seeking after God

Author: Rev. William Hammond ( —1783) Hymnal: Songs of Praise with Tunes #15 (1889) Scripture: Genesis 32:26 First Line: Lord, we come before thee now Topics: Invocation; Lord's Day and Worship Evening; Prayer Importunity in ; Prayer United Tune Title: GLEBE FIELD

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Charles Wesley

1707 - 1788 Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32 Author of "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown" in The United Methodist Hymnal Charles Wesley, M.A. was the great hymn-writer of the Wesley family, perhaps, taking quantity and quality into consideration, the great hymn-writer of all ages. Charles Wesley was the youngest son and 18th child of Samuel and Susanna Wesley, and was born at Epworth Rectory, Dec. 18, 1707. In 1716 he went to Westminster School, being provided with a home and board by his elder brother Samuel, then usher at the school, until 1721, when he was elected King's Scholar, and as such received his board and education free. In 1726 Charles Wesley was elected to a Westminster studentship at Christ Church, Oxford, where he took his degree in 1729, and became a college tutor. In the early part of the same year his religious impressions were much deepened, and he became one of the first band of "Oxford Methodists." In 1735 he went with his brother John to Georgia, as secretary to General Oglethorpe, having before he set out received Deacon's and Priest's Orders on two successive Sundays. His stay in Georgia was very short; he returned to England in 1736, and in 1737 came under the influence of Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians, especially of that remarkable man who had so large a share in moulding John Wesley's career, Peter Bonier, and also of a Mr. Bray, a brazier in Little Britain. On Whitsunday, 1737, [sic. 1738] he "found rest to his soul," and in 1738 he became curate to his friend, Mr. Stonehouse, Vicar of Islington, but the opposition of the churchwardens was so great that the Vicar consented that he "should preach in his church no more." Henceforth his work was identified with that of his brother John, and he became an indefatigable itinerant and field preacher. On April 8, 1749, he married Miss Sarah Gwynne. His marriage, unlike that of his brother John, was a most happy one; his wife was accustomed to accompany him on his evangelistic journeys, which were as frequent as ever until the year 1756," when he ceased to itinerate, and mainly devoted himself to the care of the Societies in London and Bristol. Bristol was his headquarters until 1771, when he removed with his family to London, and, besides attending to the Societies, devoted himself much, as he had done in his youth, to the spiritual care of prisoners in Newgate. He had long been troubled about the relations of Methodism to the Church of England, and strongly disapproved of his brother John's "ordinations." Wesley-like, he expressed his disapproval in the most outspoken fashion, but, as in the case of Samuel at an earlier period, the differences between the brothers never led to a breach of friendship. He died in London, March 29, 1788, and was buried in Marylebone churchyard. His brother John was deeply grieved because he would not consent to be interred in the burial-ground of the City Road Chapel, where he had prepared a grave for himself, but Charles said, "I have lived, and I die, in the Communion of the Church of England, and I will be buried in the yard of my parish church." Eight clergymen of the Church of England bore his pall. He had a large family, four of whom survived him; three sons, who all became distinguished in the musical world, and one daughter, who inherited some of her father's poetical genius. The widow and orphans were treated with the greatest kindness and generosity by John Wesley. As a hymn-writer Charles Wesley was unique. He is said to have written no less than 6500 hymns, and though, of course, in so vast a number some are of unequal merit, it is perfectly marvellous how many there are which rise to the highest degree of excellence. His feelings on every occasion of importance, whether private or public, found their best expression in a hymn. His own conversion, his own marriage, the earthquake panic, the rumours of an invasion from France, the defeat of Prince Charles Edward at Culloden, the Gordon riots, every Festival of the Christian Church, every doctrine of the Christian Faith, striking scenes in Scripture history, striking scenes which came within his own view, the deaths of friends as they passed away, one by one, before him, all furnished occasions for the exercise of his divine gift. Nor must we forget his hymns for little children, a branch of sacred poetry in which the mantle of Dr. Watts seems to have fallen upon him. It would be simply impossible within our space to enumerate even those of the hymns which have become really classical. The saying that a really good hymn is as rare an appearance as that of a comet is falsified by the work of Charles Wesley; for hymns, which are really good in every respect, flowed from his pen in quick succession, and death alone stopped the course of the perennial stream. It has been the common practice, however for a hundred years or more to ascribe all translations from the German to John Wesley, as he only of the two brothers knew that language; and to assign to Charles Wesley all the original hymns except such as are traceable to John Wesley through his Journals and other works. The list of 482 original hymns by John and Charles Wesley listed in this Dictionary of Hymnology have formed an important part of Methodist hymnody and show the enormous influence of the Wesleys on the English hymnody of the nineteenth century. -- Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ================== Charles Wesley, the son of Samuel Wesley, was born at Epworth, Dec. 18, 1707. He was educated at Westminster School and afterwards at Christ Church, Oxford, where he graduated M.A. In 1735, he took Orders and immediately proceeded with his brother John to Georgia, both being employed as missionaries of the S.P.G. He returned to England in 1736. For many years he engaged with his brother in preaching the Gospel. He died March 29, 1788. To Charles Wesley has been justly assigned the appellation of the "Bard of Methodism." His prominence in hymn writing may be judged from the fact that in the "Wesleyan Hymn Book," 623 of the 770 hymns were written by him; and he published more than thirty poetical works, written either by himself alone, or in conjunction with his brother. The number of his separate hymns is at least five thousand. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A., 1872.

Charles Price Jones

1865 - 1949 Person Name: C. P. J. Scripture: Genesis 32:26 Author of "I Would Not Be Denied" in Timeless Truths Charles Price Jones born December 9, 1865, near Rome, Georgia. He grew up in Kingston, Georgia, and attended the Baptist church. He was converted in 1884 while living in Cat Island, Arkansas. In 1885 he was called to the ministry and began preaching. In 1888 he attended Arkansas Baptist College and taught school in Grant County, Arkansas. He preached and pastored several Baptist churches. After asking God for a deeper experience of grace and fasting and praying for three days, Jones experienced a closeness with God, and in 1895, along with other Baptist holiness adherents, who taught that a second work of grace can cleanse the Christian of original sin. They started a holiness movement in the Baptist church, and he began teaching holiness in his congregation, Mount Helm Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. He faced much opposition from some members of his congregation and other Baptist churches. Eventually the church voted to remove "Baptist" and change it to "Church of Christ." For several years, Jones led a non-denominational holiness movement. In 1899 he began to write songs for his church. Most of his hymns were inspired by a scripture passage. The congregation built the Christ Temple campus which included a 1000 seat sanctuary, a printing press, a school building, and a girl's dormitory. In 1917, Jones organized Christ Temple Church in Los Angeles and moved the printing press there. He died January 19, 1949 in Los Angeles Dianne Shapiro, from Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. website and "Charles Price Jones (1865-1949) Religious Leader" by David Daniels, Mississippi Encyclopedia website (both accessed 10/9/2020)

William Hammond

1719 - 1783 Scripture: Genesis 32:26 Author of ""Thy face we seek"" in Laudes Domini Hammond, William, B.A, born at Battle, Sussex, Jan. 6, 1719, and educated at St. John's College, Cambridge. In 1743 he joined the Calvinistic Methodists; and in 1745, the Moravian Brethren. He died in London, Aug. 19, 1783, and was buried in the Moravian burial-ground, Sloane Street, Chelsea. He left an Autobiography in Greek, which remains unpublished. His original hymns, together with his translations from the Latin, were published in his:— Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. To which is prefix'd A Preface, giving some Account of a Weak Faith, and a Full Assurance of Faith; and briefly stating the Doctrine of Sanctification; and shewing a Christian's Completeness, Perfection, and Happiness in Christ. By William Hammond, A.B., late of St. John's College, Cambridge. London: Printed by W. Strahan; and sold by J. Oswald, at the Rose and Crown in the Poultry, mdccxlv. A few of his original hymns from scriptural fidelity and earnestness have attained to a foremost position amongst English hymns. These include, "Awake, and sing the song," and "Lord, we come before Thee now." His translations of Latin hymns were amongst the earliest published after those contained in the Primers and other devotional works of 16th and 17th centuries. They are of merit, and worthy of attention. Greater use might also be made of his original compositions. In addition to those named above, the following are also in common use:— 1. Brightness of the Father's Face. God the Son. 2. How great the Christian's portion is. Possession of All in Christ. 3. If Jesus is yours. God's unchangeable Love. 4. In Thine own appointed way. Divine Worship. 5. Jesus, Who died the [a] world to save. Easter. 6. Lord, if on earth the thought of Thee. Heaven anticipated. 1. Now with joint consent we sing. Divine Worship. 8. O Lord, how little do we know. Quinquagesima. 9. Would you win a soul to God ? The Gospel Message. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

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