Wesley’s Hidden Gems
Charles Wesley wrote over 6,000 hymns! Many have been forgotten, and many never had music written for them at all. Yet they remain theologically rich texts, full of depth and beauty, well worth reading and singing today.
In this series, I search out the Wesley hymns I find most compelling and write original tunes for them. My hope is that, in some small way, these hidden gems might come to life again for a new generation of singers and worshippers.
More Than Victorious(‘Tis Finished, ‘tis done!)
Charles Wesley’s powerful funeral hymn not only acknowledges death, but celebrates life beyond the grave which Jesus bought with His blood. This is one-of-a-kind hymn!
Risen For You (Come Ye That Seek the Lord)
Charles Wesley wrote a great hymn about the resurrection in the 1769 "Hymns for Our Lord's Resurrection" hymnal. What a great song to sing at Easter time!
My Lord My Love is Crucified (O Love Divine What Hast Thou Done)
Charles Wesley wrote these beautiful words about the crucifixion, published in the 1742 "Hymns and Sacred Poems". I wrote a new tune for it. What a wonderful song for Easter Friday.
Confession Hymn (Father of My Dying Lord)
What a beautiful Wesley hymn, which comes from the 1742 "Hymns and Sacred Poems" hymnal. Based on 1 John 1:9, Wesley begins in confession but moves on to expect sanctifying grace.
Give Me Love (Jesus, Gentle Loving Lamb)
A beautiful Wesley hymn from the 1742 “Hymns and Sacred Poems”. Lovely words about our need for Jesus and His care for us, with an original tune written by Luke Powell.