Through The Christian Year With Charles Wesley

Author : Murray R. Adamthwaite
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498237574

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Through the Christian Year with Charles Wesley by Murray R. Adamthwaite Pdf

In a time when Charles Wesley's hymns, and even his name, are slowly fading from the purview of many Christians, this book is intended to recover the precious heritage of our past, and to bring to the reader's attention a sample of the massive body of Christian verse which that genius composed throughout his life. The main body of the book is a selection of well known, lesser known, and unknown hymns and Psalm paraphrases, intended for devotional use and for teaching the basic Christian doctrines. These selections are arranged around the Christian year, as is appropriate, since Wesley was and remained a devout Anglican. Associated essays give a biographical outline of Wesley's life and ministry, analyze his verse, explore the sources of his music, and discuss various theological and devotional issues which arise from his hymns. With this volume goes the prayer that it will be used of God to recover Scriptural worship "in reverence and holy fear," appreciate his poetry, foster humble piety, promote doctrinal awareness, and to love and serve the same God of all grace and Christ of redemption whom it was Wesley's delight to serve.

Author : Stephen Poxon
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857219299

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Through the Year with Charles Wesley by Stephen Poxon Pdf

Reverend Charles Wesley (1707 - 1788): Anglican priest, Oxford University graduate, leader of the English Methodist movement, and arguably the greatest hymn-writer of all time, with at least 6,000 hymns to his credit, many of which retain their popularity and status as "classics". Charles Wesley was a gifted poet, with an almost unparalleled ability to capture deep truths of Scripture and condense them into meaningful verse, thereby conveying theology in terms that a wide spectrum of people could understand. For all his genius as a wordsmith, Charles Wesley was an intensely humble Christian, sometimes living in the shadow of his brother, John, but, nevertheless, complementing the ministry of his sibling with a softer touch and a less rigid approach to life and faith. Through the Year with Charles Wesley offers a glimpse into the works of a great man whose legacy has survived the centuries, and which still influences modern hymnology.

Author : Stephen Poxon
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857218247

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Through the Year with John Wesley by Stephen Poxon Pdf

Through the Year with John Wesley refreshes and presents some of the theological and reflective writings of the Reverend John Wesley, renowned as 'The father of Methodism'. A deeply spiritual man of high integrity and indomitable character, Wesley strove to present great Christian truths to the non-churchgoing masses of England throughout the 1700s, making a powerful impact upon the nation; the like of which has rarely been felt since. Each daily reading is a pure extract from Reverend John Wesley's prolific output as an intelligent, thoughtful and passionate writer. Married to appropriate verses of Scripture and a daily prayer, the words he left behind carry an ancient power.

Author : Paul Wesley Chilcote
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819227256

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The Song Forever New by Paul Wesley Chilcote Pdf

A daily devotional inspired by the hymns of Charles Wesley, this book paves the way for spiritual pilgrimage throughout this sacred period of the Christian year. Wesley’s lyrical theology and hymns represent a monumental devotional treasure within both the Anglican and Methodist heritage. Sacred texts from Wesley’s Redemption Hymns and Resurrection Hymns are particularly well suited to the themes of Lent and Easter. Selections from both these collections are featured in the volume, including “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” as well as hymns, such as “Christ the Lord is Risen Today,” drawn from a wider selection of Wesley’s works. The hymns are arranged around themes tied to scriptural texts proper to each day. Each of the fifty-four meditations includes a biblical text, the Wesley hymn selection (with a recommended tune for singing from the Episcopal Hymnal 1982), a brief meditation, and a prayer for the day. Suggestions are also provided for the use of these materials in a pattern of either Morning or Evening Prayer.

Author : Arnold A. Dallimore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Methodist Church
ISBN : IND:30000027395981

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A Heart Set Free by Arnold A. Dallimore Pdf

In the heroic days of the 18th century revival in Britain, Charles Wesley, the supreme poet of Christian experience, was a worthy third to George Whitefield and his own elder brother John. Arnold Dallimore understands Charles well, and tells his story inspiringly.

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0835804690

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Through the Year with Wesley by John Wesley Pdf

Author : Paul Wesley Chilcote
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819226686

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Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus by Paul Wesley Chilcote Pdf

Meditations for each day of Advent and Christmas, based on the well-loved hymns of Charles Wesley, Anglican priest and co-founder of Methodism. Each daily meditation, keyed to the scripture reading for the day and to portions of Wesley's texts, concludes with a brief prayer based on the day's theme. Reflective material on the hymns place Wesley in the rich soil of his Anglican heritage. Daily readings, including all of these materials, are between 500-600 words in length.

Author : Jonathan Dean
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848255654

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A Heart Strangely Warmed by Jonathan Dean Pdf

John and Charles Wesley generated a heritage that reaches well beyond the worldwide Methodist movement which they founded. The rise, development and effect of early Methodism was an Anglican phenomenon, and deserves attention and recognition as such. This collection of their essential writings shows how the Wesleys interpreted and balanced the emphases of the 18th century Church of England with passion and vision, harnessing resources from across the breadth of Anglican thought and practice (and beyond) to forge a distinctive, dynamic and influential approach to religious experience. This volume places the Wesleys firmly in their own world and examines the ways in which their theology and practice was a fusion of diverse elements from the whole Christian tradition, giving impetus to the only enterprise that really concerned them: Christian mission. The Wesley's generous, reasonable and compelling vision is one of Anglicanism's finest contributions to the Church Catholic, one whose wisdom and influence endures across the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594733864

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John & Charles Wesley by Anonim Pdf

John and Charles Wesley provide a vision of God that beckons to anyone interested in a spiritual life. John Wesley (1703–1791), Anglican priest, theologian and church reformer, and his brother Charles Wesley (1707–1788), one of the greatest hymn writers of all time, co-founded Methodism, a major movement of Christian renewal. Their vision of Christian discipleship included important spiritual practices that fueled the revival of the eighteenth-century Church of England. Their holistic theology/spirituality affords guidance for the contemporary spiritual seeker who yearns for greater meaning and purpose in life. This unique presentation of the writings of these two inspiring brothers brings together some of the most essential material from their large corpus of work. While John articulated his vision of Christianity through many sermons, journals and theological treatises, Charles expressed his theology in lyrical form through some nine thousand hymns and devotional poems. These excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, with probing facing-page commentary, will provide insight not only into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity, but into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God's vision of love in every age.

Author : Julian Wilson
Publisher : Authentic Media Inc
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781780782409

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The Wesleys by Julian Wilson Pdf

Two Men Who Changed The World John and Charles Wesley are, undoubtedly, two of the greatest heroes of the Christian faith who have ever lived. Their fearless preaching in the face of violent opposition and the rise of the Methodist movement powerfully influenced an eighteenth century England that was rife with corruption, drunkenness, crime and religious apathy; a country described by Bishop John Ryle a century later as "...barren of all good. There was a gross religious and moral darkness; a darkness that might be felt." In this most comprehensive biography of John and Charles Wesley to date, best-selling author, Julian Wilson describes in vivid detail the brothers' triumphs and failures, their conversion to true Christianity, their differing characters, their relationships with women, their prison outreach, their uncompromising preaching even when faced with death or serious injury, the growth of the Methodist movement and in John's case, his supernatural ministry, his work as a physician, his involvement in the abolition of slavery and his educational and social welfare initiatives. John and Charles Wesley may have lived in the eighteenth century, but their message and their ministry are as vital and relevant today as they were more than two hundred years ago.

Author : Charles Wesley
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783752571868

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Charles Wesley by Charles Wesley Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

Author : S T Kimbrough
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620325926

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The Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley, Expanded Edition by S T Kimbrough Pdf

Revised with Comprehensive Scriptural Index to Wesley's PoetryThe theology of Charles Wesley is expressed primarily in hymns and sacred poems-that is, in a literary and liturgical form of art. Wesley's theological concerns, as seen through his hymns and poems, include inquiries into the meaning of the church's sacred rites, festivals, and seasons (Holy Communion, Baptism, Advent, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost), and a host of other theological concerns, such as conversion, sanctification, perfection, holiness, grace, and love. These theological concerns are spread throughout his repertory of over 9,000 hymns and poems.There are two primary purposes of this volume: first, to prepare the reader to read Wesley's poetry, given the plethora of literary, theological, and societal influences on his thought and writing; and second, to bring together a collection of his hymns and sacred poems that are representative of his theological perspectives. Thereby the reader is given the opportunity to become better equipped to grasp the meaning of Wesley's profound lyrical theology and its implications for contemporary theology and life.

Author : Fred Sanders
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781433515644

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Wesley on the Christian Life by Fred Sanders Pdf

John Wesley stands as one of the most significant Christian thinkers since the Reformation. From prevenient grace to Christian perfection, Sanders guides readers through key facets of Wesley's theology.

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0809123681

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John and Charles Wesley by John Wesley Pdf

The leaders of the Methodist revival that swept 18th-century England, John and Charles Wesley reveal a spirituality that synthesized into a unique blend elements from the Church Fathers, Catholic mystics and Protestant Reformers. The major works of the Wesleys appear in this volume, including John Wesley's Plain Account of Christian Perfection and Charles Wesley's Hymns.

Author : John R. Tyson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780802869548

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The Way of the Wesleys by John R. Tyson Pdf

The Wesley brothers -- John (1703 1791) and Charles (1707 1788) -- are famous as the cofounders of the Wesleyan tradition and the Methodist family of churches. Their impact and legacy have been huge: what began as the excited outpouring of their conversion experiences grew into a transatlantic revival and became a vibrant and significant theological tradition. But what exactly did they believe and teach? In this book John Tyson, an acknowledged authority on Methodist studies, offers a helpful introduction to the main teachings and practices of both John and Charles Wesley. The first book to show how Charles, the younger and lesser-known brother, contributed in particular to Wesleyan theology, The Way of the Wesleys takes readers through main theological points thematically. Tyson also includes suggestions for further reading and questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Lavishly documented from the Wesleys own writings, this engaging, accessible book shows why the Wesleys remain relevant to the faith journey of Christians today.