Charles Wesley
English Methodist and hymn writer (1707-1788) · United Kingdom · Writers · Died at 80
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Something wrong?Charles Wesley was an English Anglican cleric and a principal leader of the Methodist movement. Wesley was a prolific hymnwriter who wrote over 6,500 hymns during his lifetime.
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![The 'Lily Portrait' of a young Wesley in the New Room, Bristol[4]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Charles_wesley.jpg/500px-Charles_wesley.jpg)
The 'Lily Portrait' of a young Wesley in the New Room, Bristol[4]
Plaque in Marylebone commemorating the site of Wesley's house (now a pub)
Monument in St Marylebone Old Churchyard at the position of Wesley's original grave![Wesley preaching by William Gush[20]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Charles-Wesley-preaching.jpg/330px-Charles-Wesley-preaching.jpg)
Wesley preaching by William Gush[20]
Wesley Oak historical marker, near Christ Church, St. Simons, Georgia
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Charles Wesley was an English Anglican cleric and a principal leader of the Methodist movement. Wesley was a prolific hymnwriter who wrote over 6,500 hymns during his lifetime. His works include "And Can It Be", "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing", "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today", "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", the carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", and "Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending".
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