"Samuel Wesley Samuel Wesley (24 February 1766 – 11 October 1837) was an English organist and composer in the late Georgian period. Wesley was a contemporary of Mozart (1756–1791) and was called by some ""the English Mozart"". Born in Bristol, he was the son of noted Methodist and hymnodist Charles Wesley, the grandson of Samuel Wesley (a poet of the late Stuart period) and the nephew of John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. His early musical education mostly took place in the family home in Bristol, where Sarah Wesley, his mother, sang and played the harpsichord. Hymn tunes"
"They were survived by two children: a daughter and a son Their son was Samuel II, not Thomas. Thomas was the son of Samuel II. A high church Tory, Wesley was a friend of Bishop Francis Atterbury. He was never a Methodist and yet five hymns of several composed by him are in the Wesleyan Hymn Book of the present day. Samuel Wesley (the Younger) Samuel Wesley the Younger (10 February 1690 or 1691 – 6 November 1739) was a poet and a Church of England cleric. Wesley was the eldest son of the cleric and poet Samuel Wesley and"
"of the Moravian Brethren in London. There, during a reading of Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans, Wesley had a spiritual experience and found his faith in Christ rejuvenated. After returning to America, Wesley became an important preacher in a rise of fervent Christianity called the Great Awakening, along with George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards, among others. Wesley and his brother began writing a number of hymns, at first just words, and then with music beginning with a collection usually called the ""Foundery Collection"". Wesley and some other preachers fought against the embellishment of his hymns. In 1761,"
"their own hymns, often based on the Old Testament; the English nonconformist Isaac Watts, especially his ""Hymns and Spiritual Songs"", was also very popular. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, played a major role in revivalist hymnody after a trip to Georgia in 1735 at the invitation of James Oglethorpe. Wesley and his brother, Charles Wesley, went with Oglethorpe and twenty-six Moravian missionaries. The Moravian singing inspired John Wesley to study their music. He published a collection of translations of German hymns in 1737, ""A Collection of Psalms and Hymns"", then returned to England in 1738, attending meetings"
"decision to produce a new hymn book was taken at the Methodist Conference of 1979, and the new book was authorised for use in all Methodist Churches in the Connexion at the 1982 Conference in Plymouth. Of the 823 hymns, over 150 were written by Charles Wesley (1707–88), brother of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Isaac Watts also has a significant number of hymns included. The most represented hymnwriter of the 20th century is Fred Pratt Green (1903–2000), who has 27 hymns included. The hymn book contains some of the most well known and well loved hymns in Methodism"
"History of Methodism in Ripley Derbyshire The Methodists formed a new church in the early 18th century as a break away movement from the established Church (Church of England), mainly by two Anglican ministers, John Wesley, the preacher and his brother, Charles Wesley, the hymn writer. The Methodist Church has had a following in Ripley from the formation of the earliest church up to the present day. John Wesley preached in the open-air, travelling all over the country to preach in open spaces or wherever people would listen to him. Although he was sometimes well received, on many occasions he"
"played, and a keyboard sonata in F minor was recently discovered and received its first performance on 1 February 2007 at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, as part of Methodist celebration of a year that is both the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley's birth and the 250th anniversary of Charles Wesley junior's. Charles Wesley junior Charles Wesley junior (11 December 1757 in Bristol – 23 May 1834 in London) was an English organist and composer. He was the son of Sarah and Charles Wesley (the great hymn-writer and one of the founders of Methodism), and the"
"Saint Luke; John is commemorated on 2 March; their parents are also commemorated. As a result of his enduring hymnody, the Gospel Music Association recognised his musical contributions to the art of gospel music in 1995 by listing his name in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Wesley wrote two of the so-called Great Four Anglican Hymns: ""Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"" and ""Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending"". 24 May 2007 was celebrated as the tercentenary of Wesley's birth, with many celebratory events held throughout England, even though Wesley was in fact born in December 1707. The date of"
"Edward Perronet Edward Perronet (1726 – 2 January 1792) was the son of an Anglican priest, who worked closely with Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley for many years in England's eighteenth century revival. He is perhaps most famous for penning the lyrics to the well known hymn, ""All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"". Born in Sundridge, Kent, England, Perronet was the son of Vincent Perronet, and a descendant of a French Huguenot family which fled first to Switzerland and then to England to escape religious persecution. At the time, persecution of Methodists was common. John"
"metrical Psalmody. A notable feature of his Psalms is the introduction of Jesus into the Psalms, continuing a tradition of Christological readings of the Psalms evident in the translations of John Patrick and Isaac Watts. The introduction of Jesus into the Psalms was often the source of controversy, even within Wesley's own family. Charles' brother Samuel Wesley wrote a poem against such practice. Of particular importance is Wesley's manuscript Psalms, held in the archives of the Pitts Theology Library at Emory University. Wesley is still remembered for his ministry while in St. Simon's Island, Georgia, by the South Georgia Conference"
"Charles Wesley's House Charles Wesley's House () is a restored historic building at 4 Charles Street, Bristol, England. From 1749 to 1778 it was the house of Charles Wesley, hymn writer and co-founder of Methodism, and his wife Sarah Wesley née Gwynne. It was Charles Wesley's main residence during 1756–71. It was the childhood home of his sons Charles Wesley junior and Samuel Wesley. They were musical child prodigies, who both became renowned organists and composers. The house's interior has been restored to its 18th century appearance, with period fittings. Charles Wesley (1707–1788), and his wife, Sarah Gwynne (1726–1822) from"
"write so much better."" He died on September 3, 1958 in Winona Lake, Indiana, aged 85. He was interred in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana. Ackley was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1991. B. D. Ackley Bentley DeForest Ackley (September 27, 1872 in Spring Hill, Pennsylvania – September 3, 1958 in Winona Lake, Indiana) was an American musician and gospel composer. His brother Alfred Henry ""A. H."" Ackley (January 21, 1887 – July 3, 1960) composed with him, and is credited with the popular hymn ""He Lives"". As a young man, B. D. had already"
"offered him testimony and basic care, and he was deeply affected by this. He read from his Bible and found himself deeply affected by the words, and at peace with God. Shortly his strength began to return. He wrote of this experience in his journal, and counted it as a renewal of his faith; when his brother John had a similar experience on the May 24, the two men met and sang a hymn Charles had written in praise of his renewal. One year from the experience, Wesley was taken with the urge to write another hymn, this one in"
"stepped voussoirs over the windows. The houses are surrounded by modern buildings. Charles Wesley's House Charles Wesley's House () is a restored historic building at 4 Charles Street, Bristol, England. From 1749 to 1778 it was the house of Charles Wesley, hymn writer and co-founder of Methodism, and his wife Sarah Wesley née Gwynne. It was Charles Wesley's main residence during 1756–71. It was the childhood home of his sons Charles Wesley junior and Samuel Wesley. They were musical child prodigies, who both became renowned organists and composers. The house's interior has been restored to its 18th century appearance, with"
"William Williams Pantycelyn William Williams Pantycelyn ( – 11 January 1791), also known as William Williams, William Pantycelyn, and Pantycelyn, is generally regarded as Wales's most famous hymn writer. As a writer of poetry and prose, he is also considered today as one of the great literary figures of Wales. In religious matters he was one of the leaders, along with Howell Harris and Daniel Rowland, of the 18th-century Welsh Methodist revival. Williams was born at Cefn-coed farm in the parish of Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, near the town of Llandovery (Llanymddyfri), in 1717, the son of John and Dorothy Williams. John died"
"Sarah Wesley Sarah Wesley also known as Sally Wesley born Sarah Gwynne (1726 – 28 December 1822) was the wife of itinerant Methodist Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, the main founder of Methodism. The daughter of a wealthy family, Wesley once performed musically for George III and passed this talent onto two of her sons, both of whom were musical prodigies. Sarah Wesley was born in Garth, Powys to Sarah (née Evans) and Marmaduke Gwynne. Marmaduke was a wealthy man and a committed Anglican who employed his own chaplain. A local magistrate, he went to arrest Howell Harris for"
"Wesley's collection ""Select Hymns, with Tunes Annext: Designed Chiefly for Use of the People Called Methodists"" directed singers to follow the tunes ""exactly as printed"" and to ""sing in tune""; both directions were impractical, since most of the worshippers likely couldn't read music or carry a tune. Nevertheless, the Great Awakening (and other hymnal styles from New England) spread south and changed from Wesley's strict formulas. John Cennick (known for widespread hymns like ""Jesus My All to Heaven Is Gone"") and John Newton are likely the two most important individuals in the creation of Great Awakening-era hymns, which were sung"
"States, and beyond, today claiming approximately 80 million adherents worldwide. Originally it appealed especially to labourers and slaves. Soteriologically, most Methodists are Arminian, emphasizing that Christ accomplished salvation for every human being, and that humans must exercise an act of the will to receive it (as opposed to the traditional Calvinist doctrine of monergism). Methodism is traditionally low church in liturgy, although this varies greatly between individual congregations; the Wesleys themselves greatly valued the Anglican liturgy and tradition. Methodism is known for its rich musical tradition; John Wesley's brother, Charles, was instrumental in writing much of the hymnody of the"
"to continue the work of the Church in Ripley. The website gives information about the rebuilding and current events including photographs, Ripley Methodist Church ""Wood Street"" Link John Wesleys Journal History of Methodism in Ripley Derbyshire The Methodists formed a new church in the early 18th century as a break away movement from the established Church (Church of England), mainly by two Anglican ministers, John Wesley, the preacher and his brother, Charles Wesley, the hymn writer. The Methodist Church has had a following in Ripley from the formation of the earliest church up to the present day. John Wesley preached"
"""the English Mozart."" Furthermore, Samuel Wesley's son, Samuel Sebastian Wesley, was one of the foremost British composers of the 19th century. Wesley's conversion had a clear impact on his doctrine, especially the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The change in doctrine can be seen in his sermons after 1738, but is most notable in his hymns written after 1738. From Charles' published work ""Hymns and Prayers to the Trinity"" and in Hymn number 62 he writes ""The Holy Ghost in part we know, For with us He resides, Our whole of good to Him we owe, Whom by His grace"
"a child prodigy by the British musical establishment, along with his elder brother, Charles. He quickly mastered the violin, harpsichord and organ. By the age of eight, he was becoming known for his composing and improvisational skills. His father, Charles, wrote: Wesley worked as a conductor as well as a music teacher and lecturer. He seems to have been one of the pioneers of the British organ recital: prior to his time, entertainment was not considered appropriate for a church building. Despite a reputation as the best improvisor on the organ in England, he never succeeded in obtaining an organist's"
"Britain, near the church of St Botolph's-without-Alders, off St. Martin's Le Grand, marks the site of the former house of John Bray, reputed to be the scene of Charles' evangelical conversion on 21 May 1738. It reads, ""Adjoining this site stood the house of John Bray. Scene of Charles Wesley's conversion by faith in Christ on May 21st 1738"". Wesley felt renewed strength to spread the Gospel to ordinary people and it was around then that he began to write the poetic hymns for which he would become known. It was not until 1739 that the brothers took to field"
"by the almost tenfold Watts' output composed a generation later by co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley (1707-88). Major modern publishers include the Jubilate Group and Stainer & Bell in the UK; CanticaNOVA Publications, World Library Publications and Oregon Catholic Press in the USA; and Willow Publishing in Australia. Leading UK hymn writers have included Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926), Jubilate hymn writers Michael Perry (1942–96), Michael Saward (1932-2015) and Christopher Idle (born 1938), Stainer & Bell hymn writer Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000), as well as James Quinn (1919-2010) and Brian Foley (1919-2000). More recent evangelical hymn writers have included Stuart Townend"
"to Your glorious throne. Amen."" Wesley adapted this prayer into a hymn in 1744 and published it in his """"Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord"""" hymnal. Wesley wrote ""Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"" with the intent for people to remember Advent and Christmas as commemorating the Nativity of Jesus and preparing for the Second Coming. ""Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"" was the first of a number of Wesley's hymns that became known as the ""Festival hymns"". These ""Festival hymns"" were published outside of Methodism by German, John Frederick Lampe in 1746. The hymn came into popular knowledge across Christian"
"hymns can be found on Wikisource and his many publications. Some 150 of his hymns are in the Methodist hymn book ""Hymns and Psalms"", including ""Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, and """"The Church Hymn Book"""" (In New York and Chicago, US, 1872) where ""Jesus, Lover of My Soul"" is published. Many of his hymns are translated into other languages, and form the foundation for Methodist hymnals, as well as the Swedish ""Metodist-Episkopal-Kyrkans Psalmbok"" printed in Stockholm in 1892. Wesley's hymns are notable as interpretations of Scripture. He also produced paraphrases of the Psalms, contributing to the long tradition of English"
"Thomas Worsley Staniforth Thomas Worsley Staniforth (7 June 1845 – 25 March 1909) was a British hymn writer. Thomas was born in Sheffield, England to Thomas Staniforth, a Grinder and Cordelia Worsley. His family lived in the Wicker area of the city. Prior to becoming interested in music, Thomas worked as an Accounting clerk. By the time of the 1871 Census he had relocated to Brighton and is described as an Organist. Thomas primarily worked at St Paul's Church, Brighton as Organist and Choirmaster and later moved onto a position as music master at Highgate School in London. On 27"
"James Leith Macbeth Bain James Leith Macbeth Bain (1860–1925) was a Scottish hymn writer, religious minister and author who became known to his peers as Brother James. He is remembered for his religious publications, as well as the hymn tune ""Brother James's Air"". James Leith Bain was born at his parents' house on Inverness Road, Pitlochry within the Parish of Moulin, Perthshire on 21 November 1860 to a John Bain (Colporteur) and a Margaret Leith. His parents had married on 1 November 1855 in Nairn Burgh, Nairnshire. James' siblings, also born in Pitlochry, were a John Jnr. (10 August 1856),"
"Jersey through the German occupation, and died shortly after its liberation. Athelstan Riley John Athelstan Laurie Riley (10 August 1858 – 17 November 1945) was an English hymn writer and hymn translator. Riley was born in Paddington, London, and attended Pembroke College, Oxford, where obtained his BA in 1881 and MA in 1883. Active in the Anglo-Catholic wing of the Church of England, he energised the development of ""The English Hymnal"" (1906) and was chairman of its editorial board. His best-known hymn is ""Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones"". He also created an English adaption of the eucharistic hymn ""O"
"was buried on 29 March 1909 at City Road Cemetery. Thomas Worsley Staniforth Thomas Worsley Staniforth (7 June 1845 – 25 March 1909) was a British hymn writer. Thomas was born in Sheffield, England to Thomas Staniforth, a Grinder and Cordelia Worsley. His family lived in the Wicker area of the city. Prior to becoming interested in music, Thomas worked as an Accounting clerk. By the time of the 1871 Census he had relocated to Brighton and is described as an Organist. Thomas primarily worked at St Paul's Church, Brighton as Organist and Choirmaster and later moved onto a position"
"Ebenezer Beesley Ebenezer Beesley (14 December 1840 – 21 March 1906) was a Latter-day Saint hymn writer and composer. The music for twelve of the hymns in the 1985 English-language hymnal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was written by him. Beesley was born in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England. His parents joined the LDS Church when he was quite young and he was baptized a member of the church on 22 September 1849. In 1859, Beesley emigrated to Utah Territory in the George Rowley Handcart Company with his family, including first wife Sarah Hancock Beesley. They first lived"
"O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing ""O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing"" is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley. Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns, many of which were subsequently reprinted, frequently with alterations, in hymnals, particularly those of Methodist churches. Charles Wesley was suffering a bout of pleurisy in May, 1738, while he and his brother were studying under the Moravian scholar Peter Boehler in London. At the time, Wesley was plagued by extreme doubts about his faith. Taken to bed with the sickness, on May 21 Wesley was attended by a group of Christians who"
"in Christian hymnology. In 1744, Charles Wesley considered Haggai 2:7 and looked at the situation of orphans in the areas around him. He also looked at the class divide in Great Britain. Through this train of thought, he wrote ""Come, Thou long expected Jesus"" based upon Haggai 2:7 and a published prayer at the time which had the words: ""Born Your people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now Your gracious kingdom bring. By Your own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone; by Your all sufficient merit, raise us"
"As a composer he is remembered chiefly for glees such as ""Here in cool grot"" (lyrics by William Shenstone) and for a double Anglican chant. It was the future Duke of Wellington who, alone of his children, inherited something of his musical talent. Wesley represented Trim in the Irish House of Commons from 1757 until 1758, when he succeeded his father as 2nd Baron Mornington. In 1759 he was appointed Custos Rotulorum of Meath and in 1760, in recognition of his musical and philanthropic achievements, he was created Viscount Wellesley, of Dangan Castle in the County of Meath, and Earl"