A Faith That Sings: Biblical Themes in the Lyrical Theology of Charles Wesley

A Faith That Sings analyzes the major biblical themes that are found in in the hymns of Charles Wesley, the co-founder of the Methodist movement. Wesley’s hymns have influenced the Methodist doctrine and Methodist people through the years. By weaving the biblical texts and theology into his hymns, people have been given the opportunity to sing the grand narrative of redemption and restoration for centuries. Themes like the incarnation, repentance, justification, sanctification, prayer, communion, and perfection, to name a few, are analyzed as Wesley’s lyrics and theology come together. This book provides a unique and fresh look at Wesleyan theology as portrayed through the lens of his hymns.