Comfortable Words: Church English

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Father of Everlasting Grace by Charles Wesley

A hymn to God asking him to send his Holy Spirit on us, and make us fit to sing with the choir of saints in heaven.

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Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose by Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley finds comfort in the knowledge that nothing can separate him from the love of Jesus Christ.

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Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Charles Wesley

The most famous of all Charles Wesley’s Christmas hymns celebrates the birth of Christ, in company with the shepherds of Bethlehem.

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Let Earth and Heaven Combine by Charles Wesley

A hymn for Christmas, wondering at the mystery of the infinity of God contained within the tiny frame of a new-born child.

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Come, Holy Ghost, Thine Influence Shed by Charles Wesley

A short poem about the transformation of the communion bread and wine by the action of God’s Spirit.

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Soldiers of Christ Arise by Charles Wesley

A meditation on St Paul’s exhortation to put on the whole armour of God.

Hymns