Charles wesley how can it be

His diary of that date gives minute details of the mental and spiritual struggles through which he passed, evidences of which, and the ultimate triumph, are clearly traceable in both hymns. It was first published in J. When included in the Wesleyan Hymn Book , , stanza v. It has passed from that hymnal into numerous collections in Great Britain and most English-speaking countries. Stevenson's note on this hymn, dealing with the spiritual benefits it has conferred on many, is full and interesting Methodist Hymn Book Notes , p.

Original text in Poetical Works , , vol. It was published in John Wesley's Psalms and Hymns in that same year with six stanzas. The refrain is a repetition of the last two lines of the first stanza. Sometimes there is an expanded refrain, in which these two lines are sung twice after every stanza, replacing the last two lines of the second through fifth stanzas, but this omits some important lines of the hymn.

However, in the twentieth century this text was paired with SAGINA, and with few exceptions, this is the only tune used today. The tune is fairly well-known, but it can present difficulties for congregational singing because of its wide range and frequent melismas. It is a good idea to sing in parts, especially on the refrain.

This hymn is used as a song of response, and is especially suited to a service of confession and forgiveness, or an adult baptism. The soft, haunting mood of this arrangement is best suited for Lent or Holy Week, and allows the listener to contemplate the sober reality of Christ's sacrifice. A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent e.

Skip to main content. Home Page. Hymnary FlexScore. Choral Palms, Passion and Alleluias. Refrain: Amazing love! Sing Joyfully, Psalm Isaiah Mark John Acts Romans Romans 8.

Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians Hebrews Notes Scripture References: st. For Leaders Bulletin Blurb Worship Notes Scores The first three stanzas of this hymn explore both the contrast between the glory of heaven that Christ came from and the suffering He endured on earth, and the mystery of the love that motivated Him to make that journey.

In stanza four we are reminded how God brings us to salvation in language that reminds us of Peter's experience in Acts , where God sent an angel to open the prison doors and loose Peter's chains. The final stanza is a jubilant celebration of our new state in Christ and the privilege of communion with God that we enjoy. Tiffany Shomsky, Hymnary. FlexScores are available in the Media section below. How Can It Be? Sing Joyfully - More PowerPoint Hymn Instance Ancient and Modern: hymns You have access to this FlexScore.

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View Page. African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Ambassador Hymnal For more than fifty years, I have been the object of His mercy and grace. Throughout the course of these years, I have been carried by the wings of a great eagle.

Many things which have taken place have been not at all according to my expectation. I thank the Lord that so many things did not work out according to my way, but according to His way. He always knows what I need. I never expected to come to this country, but the Lord has brought me here.

Have You ever dreamed that You would be where You are today? In the words of a hymn written by Charles Wesley,. What a mercy to be carried on the wings of a great eagle! At the mountain of God, the children of Israel could say, 'Lord, we are not here of ourselves. Your strong wings have brought us out of Egypt and carried us through the wilderness to this place, where we are here with You. When we preach the gospel, we should also be familiar with hymns on the assurance of salvation, such as Hymns, It is not difficult for young people to sing hymns, because many of them have a good foundation in music.

It is especially not difficult for the sisters to sing hymns, because God created them in this way. In Ecclesiastes Solomon is referring to the vocal chords when he mentions "the daughters of song. Among the hymns on the assurance of salvation, Hymns, , which is about "the Fountain that never runs dry," is a good hymn.

Another good hymn is , which was written by Charles Wesley. This is not an emotional hymn; it is very elegant. When the young saints invite their professors to a meeting, it is good to sing hymns with them. We can choose a stanza that we like and lead our professors to sing with us. This will help them to receive the Lord Jesus.

When we sing a hymn, others should be touched. We should then sing with them according to how they are touched. Hymns, is also a good hymn to sing. If we are always singing these hymns, it will be difficult for our gospel friends not to be touched and to believe in the Lord. We should not say directly and initially that the crucifixion was God's crucifixion.

Instead, we should say that this was Christ's crucifixion. When we are sharing the truth concerning the crucifixion, we need to take steps like that of a stairway. We should not jump from the top of a building to the ground floor. This is to commit suicide. Instead, we must have a stairway. Without His Divine Trinity, God could not have moved in the crucifixion. Who can crucify God? Yet Charles Wesley said in one of his hymns: "Amazing love!

The Immortal dies! Charles Wesley said that God died for him and that the Immortal One died. This means that He who cannot die, died for us. No one could crucify God if He remained in His divinity, but Christ as the manifestation of God in the flesh was crucified. The Divine Trinity is involved here. The crucifixion of Christ was the death in which God moved in man.

God moved in another's crucifixion, but this other One is the embodiment of God. The first One moved in the second One's death, and the second One is the embodiment of the first One. This is the stairway we need to understand the crucifixion. All proper Christians admit that they were redeemed by Christ's paying the price for them. Christ died and shed His blood for us. He died on the cross as our replacement. The Bible tells us that God decided to crucify Christ Isa. If Christ had not died as our replacement, then God would have become unrighteous in crucifying Christ, because Christ is the only person who is absolutely righteous and just.

One of Charles Wesley's hymns says, "Amazing love! The just God-man died for the unjust sinners 1 Pet. One just God-man died for many unjust sinners. Such a vicarious death is judicial. God redeemed us judicially by the blood of Christ. To redeem, in a sense, is to purchase. When you purchase something, you have to pay the price.

God's redemption is a kind of purchase. God purchased us sinners judicially by paying Christ's blood as the price on the cross. Also, Christ was crucified on the cross for us, and He was on the cross for six hours. In the first three hours, Christ was persecuted by men for doing God's will; in the last three hours, He was judged by God for the accomplishment of our redemption.

Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! Th'Immortal dies! Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine!

Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach th'eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own.