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The Wesley brothers - John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) -
are famous as the cofounders of the Wesleyan tradition and the
Methodist family of churches. Their impact and legacy have been
huge: what began as the excited outpouring of their conversion
experiences grew into a transatlantic revival and became a vibrant
and significant theological tradition. But what exactly did they
believe and teach? In this book John Tyson, an acknowledged
authority on Methodist studies, offers a helpful introduction to
the main teachings and practices of both John and Charles Wesley.
The first book to show how Charles, the younger and lesser-known
brother, contributed in particular to Wesleyan theology, The Way of
the Wesleys takes readers through main theological points
thematically. Tyson also includes suggestions for further reading
and questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. Lavishly
documented from the Wesleys' own writings, this engaging,
accessible book shows why the Wesleys remain relevant to the faith
journey of Christians today.
This new collection of essays explores the subject of conversion in
the Wesleyan tradition from biblical, historical, theological, and
practical points of view. Written by leading Wesleyan scholars, the
essays reinvoke the notion of conversion as an identifiable
experience in the Christian's life. The contributors, drawn from a
diversity of backgrounds, rightly call for a much needed, and
inclusive, balance: process and instantaneousness, nurture and
regeneration, holy living and vibrant faith. The recovery of
conversion as an illuminating paradigm of saving grace promises
both renewal and revitalization in the Wesleyan tradition.
Charles Wesley (1707?1788) was the cofounder of Methodism and the
author of more than 9,000 hymns and sacred poems, including such
favorites as ???Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, ??? ???O for a
Thousand Tongues to Sing, ??? and ???Christ the Lord Is Risen
Today.??? John Tyson here traces the remarkable life of this
influential man from cradle to grave, using rare ? including
previously unpublished ? hymns, letters, and journal materials.
As the younger brother of John Wesley, Charles was a vital
partner in the Methodist revival. While often standing in the
shadow of his more famous brother, Charles Wesley was arguably the
founder of the Oxford Holy Club, and he actually experienced
evangelical conversion three days prior to John. In Assist Me to
Proclaim Tyson explores, among other things, behind-the-scenes
questions about the brothers??? sometimes-stormy relationship.
Notwithstanding all his accomplishments as an evangelist and
itinerant preacher, Charles is chiefly remembered for his startling
facility at writing hymns that show God at work in almost every
instance of life. His remarkable legacy endures around the world,
as hundreds of Charles Wesley hymns are still sung in churches
everywhere today.
Assist Me to Proclaim draws a picture of a man whose fidelity to
both the Church of England and the original vision of Methodism
energized his remarkable abilities as a revivalist and hymn writer.
Readers also get a glimpse into Wesley??'s heart and mind through
the window of his hymn texts. This is a biography that any student
of church history or hymnody will welcome.
This is an anthology of the writings of Charles Wesley. Best known for his hymns, such as `Hark! the Herald Angels Sing', and `Jesus, Lover of My Soul', Charles was the younger brother of John Wesley and the co-founder of Methodism. Despite his importance in the history of Protestantism, there is no collection of his writings in print, and indeed, little work has been done specifically on Charles in the last two generations. Tyson presents a chronologically arranged selection of the journals, sermons, letters, hymns, and poems in such a way as to both outline Wesley's life and illuminate the leading elements of his thought.
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