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 deepene… Go to person page >
Display Title: Come, let us ariseFirst Line: Come, let us ariseAuthor: C. WesleyMeter: 5 5 5 11 5 5 5 11Scripture: Matthew 26:35Date: 1884Subject: The Christian Life - Believers Working | The relief of want and suffering
Display Title: Come, let us arise, and press to the skiesFirst Line: Come, let us arise, and press to the skiesAuthor: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788Date: 1836
Display Title: come, let us arise, and press to the skiesFirst Line: come, let us arise, and press to the skiesAuthor: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788Date: 1894
Display Title: Come, let us arise, And press to the skies; The summons obeyFirst Line: Come, let us arise, And press to the skies; The summons obeyMeter: 5's & 11'sDate: 1874Subject: For the Society giving Thanks |