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A 9 page paper. This essay discusses specific hymns form Charles Wesley, Edward Perronet, Isaac Watts, John Bunyan, John Newton, Frances Ridley Havergal, and William Walsham How. The writer discusses how each of the hymns contributes to member’s spirituality or beliefs. The bibliography lists 19 sources.
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reminds us of the Reformation. Hymns by Charles Wesley immerse us in the spirit of Wesley. Hyman give our worship services a sense of poetry, beauty, and majesty. Hymns embed
Christian truths in our minds and we remember the words. Hymns can teach doctrine in a more pleasant and easier way. Hymns make our Christian experience more comprehensive. Hymns help
us lift up our hearts to God while they also exalt Jesus Christ (OConnor 2012). Some of the first Christian hymn writers wrote thousands of hymns. Having written some where
between 7,500 hymns, 4,500 of which were published,, Charles Wesley (1707-1788) was the most prolific hymn writer (Smith Creek Music 2004). This was remarkable because he did not begin writing
until after he had a religious conversion in 1738. His hymns tend to reflect Moravian influence and Armenian theology. On the first anniversary of his conversion, Wesley wrote, O for
a thousand tongues to sing. His jubilance is reflected in his lyrics "On this glad day the glorious Sun of Righteousness arose" (Wesley 2007). This hymn can help new-Christians express
their love and joy and remind present Christians of the joy of worshiping Jesus. O For a Heart to Praise my God was written in 1742 (Wesley 2007). This hymn
is based on Psalm 51:10 (Wesley 2007). The theme is similar in that it acknowledge the sacrifice of Christ and asks Jesus to impart love. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
was published in 1747. The influence of specific Scripture is clear in this hymn and many consider this to be among some of the best texts Wesley wrote. This hymn
also promoted Wesleys belief of Christian perfection. Wesleys thoughts about Christian perfection are carried through Thou God of truth and love (Small Church Music n.d.) and And Can It Be
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