We are singing this hymn by Charles Wesley as our opening hymn this morning. I had never heard of it and decided to look it up on youtube. I came across three different tunes, but this was the prettiest to me. I wonder which one we are going to sing this morning.
Here's what I found out about this hymn:
Charles Wesley (1707-1788) wrote this hymn in the years immediately following his disastrous mission trip to America in 1735, his subsequent illness upon his return, and then the unbridled enthusiasm of his conversion on Whitsunday (Pentecost Sunday), May 21, 1738.
This is a hymn of total commitment to God, a prayer for pureness of heart, a plea for Christian perfection.
And here is the hymn:
Kathy
It is a beautiful song for sure. Have a blessed Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI love Charles Wesley's hymns, but this is one I have never heard. Thanks for sharing it. Wonderful words!
ReplyDeleteHappy Lord's Day to you!
I had never heard of this one either. My pastor is good at finding new things for us to sing.
DeleteHi Kathy, Hope you and Joe have a wonderful Sunday. I am thanking God for not flooding our area this morning. So thankful. Now I am praying for the East coast. Also the rains that went thru here are going east. Be safe. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteWe are getting a lot of rain, but I think those closer to the shore will get it worse.
DeleteI have never heard that hymn before. It's so pretty. Thank you for sharing. You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard it before either. It is very pretty. We sang it to a different tune, but I think I like this best.
DeleteYou are such a tease!! Now I wonder what amazing things you will be posting about! Beautiful song for this lovely Sunday! God bless you!!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping I can still pull off my plans. It all depends on the weather. It is a beautiful song, isn't it.
DeleteBeautiful son. You are so full of surprises! Can't wait to see what's in store.
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