Charles Wesley
/ˌtʃɑːlz ˈwezli/
/ˌtʃɑːrlz ˈwezli/
- (1707-88) one of the people who helped to establish the Methodist Church in Britain, with his brother John Wesley. He is mainly known as the writer of over 7 000 hymns , many of which are still popular today. These include Love Divine, All Loves Excelling and the Christmas carolHark! the Herald Angels Sing.
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Charles Wesley