Amazing Love! How Can It Be
Studies on Hymns by Charles Wesley
- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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About This Book
The present collection of essays examines specific texts by Charles Wesley in multiple dimensions (theological, poetical, historical, biographical, etc.), demonstrating both the profound nature of the hymns and their continued relevance for Christians today. The discussions are organized by theological/liturgical topics, and each essay treats us to the hymn in its complete original form (noting significant variants as necessary), explains the historical context of its composition, provides a theological interpretation, and relates it to the life and faith of the believer.In the pages of this book, the reader will find both information and inspiration. Scholars of hymnody and of Charles Wesley will appreciate the depth of inquiry in the chapters. Just as importantly, laypersons and hymn lovers (as well as scholars) will find much spiritual benefit from the study of hymns they know and love, as well as texts with which they may be less familiar. This exploration of these profound hymns will surely lead to a deeper understanding of the "amazing love" responsible for changing the course of Charles Wesley's life, who in turn changed the course of Christian worship.With contributions from: Steve WeaverJonathan A. PowersPatrick A. EbyChristopher P. McFaddenC. Michael HawnJosh DearJoe HarrodPaul W. ChilcoteRoger D. DukeMichael A.G. HaykinMargaret GarrettJim Scott Orrick
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Where shall my wondering soul begin?
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Foreword
- Contributors
- Chapter 1: Where shall my wondering soul begin?
- Chapter 2: And can it be that I should gain
- Chapter 3: O for a thousand tongues to sing
- Chapter 4: Jesu, lover of my soul
- Chapter 5: Come, O thou traveller unknown
- Chapter 6: Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
- Chapter 7: Hark! the herald angels sing
- Chapter 8: Christ the Lord is ris’n today
- Chapter 9: The Means of Grace
- Chapter 10: O the depth of love divine
- Chapter 11: Love divine, all loves excelling
- Chapter 12: Sun of unclouded righteousness
- Chapter 13: Operatic influences on the hymn tunes used by John and Charles Wesley
- Chapter 14: A Baptist preacher and a Methodist hymnal
- Appendix
- Bibliography