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"O for a Thousand..."
What is "Tongues to Sing"
Better not sing this one during Lent, the "alleluias" are many—but make sure to raise your "joys and triumphs high" all the same. The grave's got nothing to boast about now.
What is "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
The herald angels sang glory to this guy—hope he didn't cry too much.
Who is the newborn King?
Dan Forrest in 2014 thought this hymn was "so free, so infinite" that it deserved its own choral composition—a bold approach indeed.
What is "And Can It Be?"
It was here, in 1729, that Charles and his brother John founded their "Holy Club."
Where is Oxford College?
"Come, Thou Long..."
What is "Expected Jesus"
Jesus is going on to His "throne beyond the skies" in this hymn—hope those "eternal gates" let Him in.
What is "Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise"
Peace on Earth and this kind of mercy are enough to make anyone sing!
What is mild?
A "joy of heav'n" to hear in person, Mack Wilberg wanted his 2002 version of this hymn to be perfect for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and we agree with him. Just make sure not to get lost in the "wonder, love, and praise" of this piece.
What is "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"
In recognition of the work done by Charles and his brother John in Savannah, GA, the United Methodist Church opened this retreat center on the banks of the Frederica River, named for the brothers' birthplace.
What is Epworth by the Sea?
"Christ, Whose Glory..."
What is "Fills the Skies"
Gotta "shake off thy guilty fears" for this one, and make sure to not "let that ransomed sinner die."
What is "Arise, My Soul, Arise"
Veiled in flesh, Christ was called this—do you see it?
What is the Godhead?
While the "nearer waters rolled", Philip W. J. Stopford made sure to emulate the "storm of life" with his heavy use of organ in a 2009 cover of this hymn, often sung during Lent.
What is "Jesus Lover of My Soul"
The daughter of a wealthy family, this wife of Charles Wesley once sang before King George III.
Who is Sarah Wesley?
"Rejoice, the..."
To battle! Put your armor on and get ready to receive aid from the great "panoply of God." Just make sure to "fortify the whole," or else we'll never hear the end of it.
What is "Soldiers of Christ, Arise"
Some fighting words now—guess we're bruising this animal's head.
What is the serpent?
Mark Hayes certainly "publish[ed] approad His wonderful name" in his 2017 composition of this hymn, complete with all the "honor and blessing with angels above" you could ask for.
What is "Ye Servants of God"
In 1995, Charles Wesley was inducted into this "Hall of Fame," and is now joined by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, and Shirley Caesar.
What is the Gospel Hall of Fame?
"Weary of Wandering..."
What is " from My God"
Wake up, sleepyhead, we've got to join the one who "died to save the world He made." Don't wanna be late for that, we'd miss the "joyful hearts and voices raise[d]."
What is "Come, Let Us with Our Lord Arise"
It's a good thing that George Whitefield changed the lyrics to reference "the herald angels." If Charles Wesley had his way, we'd all be singing about the ringing of this.
What is the welkin?
Alice Parker's 1967 arrangement of this hymn proved she had "a God to glorify," and she made sure that her piece was "fit for the sky."
What is "A Charge to Keep I Have"
Charles Wesley's "evangelical conversion" happened at this man's house, only 3 days before John Wesley's experience at Aldersgate Street.
Who is John Bray?