The hymns of Charles Wesley (1707-1788) have given voice to the worship of generations of believers in all Christian traditions. Wesley is without doubt one of the best known Christian songwriters of all time. As an Evangelical believer his songs are absolutely saturated with biblical theology, references and allusions. Sadly many modern worshippers miss the depths of Wesley's hymns because they fail to catch the many echoes of Scripture contained in them. In this classic study, John Lawson provides an entry and introduction to Christian doctrine through the gateway that is Wesley's hymns. The book is organised around fifty three short chapters on theological doctrines such as God the Sovereign Creator, Revelation, The Divine Son, Christ our High Priest, The Holy Spirit, Grace, and Holiness. Each brief chapter provides a succinct introduction to Wesley's thinking on the topic followed by some hymns that focus on it. The hymns are annotated with many biblical references to help readers uncover the Scriptural thinking behind the songs. Wesley was committed to seeing his hymns as a means of teaching Christian truths and in this book John Lawson helps a new generation to appreciate the rich connections between worship and theology.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Authentic Media
ISBN-13
9781842275504
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87247966
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Thousand Tongues: the Wesley Hymns As a Guide to Scriptural Teaching
Author
John Lawson
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Religious History, Christianity
Publication Year
2007
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John Lawson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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