Wesley’s Hymns

6B John and Charles Wesley. London: Wesleyan Conference Office, ca. 1870. 

Notes

Wesley’s Hymns represents one of the most influential traditions in Protestant hymnody, closely associated with the eighteenth-century Methodist revival led by brothers John and Charles Wesley. Charles Wesley (1707–1788), one of Christianity’s most prolific hymn writers, composed thousands of hymns expressing themes of salvation, divine grace, spiritual renewal, and personal devotion, including enduring favorites such as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. His brother John Wesley (1703–1791), the founder of Methodism, played an instrumental role in compiling, editing, and publishing collections of hymns for congregational worship, notably A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists (1780). These collections helped establish hymn singing as a central expression of Methodist faith, making complex theological ideas accessible through poetry and music. Frequently reprinted throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Wesleyan hymnals remain important artifacts of religious and musical history, reflecting the profound influence of the Methodist movement on Christian worship across Britain, America, and beyond.

Description

Maroon morocco decorated with black blind stamping and gilt details over boards and spine. All edges gilt. Ornate gilt turn-in’s. Gilt lettered name ‘John Storr’ to upper board. Inner front board with ornate black leather presentation panel, lettered in gilt to ‘John Storr.’  Fine condition.