wrote this and many similar hymns while in Bristol. Those who joined the Methodist movement in 18th century England were often illiterate but Charles Wesley's skilful use of poetry was the means ...

In the same period, another significant movement affected the hymns of the church: the Methodist movement, led by John Wesley. Wesley and especially his brother Charles used simple rhythms and ...

The beginning of the Methodist Revival in Wales and the first ... composing almost a thousand hymns in both Welsh and English. His most famous English hymn is the rugby favourite 'Guide Me Oh ...