My Glorious Dress

Jesus, thy spotless righteousness

Author: John Wesley
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: John Wesley

John Wesley, the son of Samuel, and brother of Charles Wesley, was born at Epworth, June 17, 1703. He was educated at the Charterhouse, London, and at Christ Church, Oxford. He became a Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, and graduated M.A. in 1726. At Oxford, he was one of the small band consisting of George Whitefield, Hames Hervey, Charles Wesley, and a few others, who were even then known for their piety; they were deridingly called "Methodists." After his ordination he went, in 1735, on a mission to Georgia. The mission was not successful, and he returned to England in 1738. From that time, his life was one of great labour, preaching the Gospel, and publishing his commentaries and other theological works. He died in London, in 17… Go to person page >

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First Line: Jesus, thy spotless righteousness
Title: My Glorious Dress
Author: John Wesley
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns of the Millennial Dawn #ad136

Hymns of the Millennial Dawn, with Music #d136

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