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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 ...

Think about what you’re singing,” local historian Bill Bachman said Friday morning as a group of carolers turned to “O Come, ...

The United Methodist Church considered omitting ... Soldiers of Christ, Arise' Prolific 18th century hymn writer Charles ...

Returning to London John became a travelling preacher and a leader in the Methodist movement which eventually ... A prolific poet, Charles Wesley wrote more than 6000 hymns (among them 'Hark, the ...

Music plays an important part in worship in the Methodist Church. There is a strong tradition of singing. Charles Wesley (brother of John Wesley) wrote over 7,000 hymns, many of which are still ...