John and Charles Wesley are among the most notable evangelists who ever lived. As young men, they formed a party which came to be derisively called Methodists, because they methodically set about fulfilling the commands of scripture. In due course they learned that works cannot save, and discovered salvation by faith in Christ. Afterward, they carried that message to all England in sermon and in song. John Wesley is credited with staving off a bloody revolution in England such as occurred in France.
Although the brothers did not set out to establish a church, the Wesleyans and the Methodists are their offspring.
Both preached, both wrote hymns. But John is more noted for his sermons and Charles for his hymns. Here we present two hymns by Charles and a sermon by John.
Today the Church of England celebrates John and Charles Wesley, Evangelists, Hymn Writers, 1791 and 1788
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Image: The Wesleys Conversion window (1924) in Wesley's Chapel, London, via https://t.co/h7sBybQMrR (see ALT) pic.twitter.com/rZa0pUTduM
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