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While many know him for his famous hymns and carols, many of Wesley's greatest writings were not published. Charles was in the habit of addressing some hymns and poems to those he respected. In fact, the great George Whitefield often quoted Wesley's hymns in his journal entries. The two men were strong friends and encouraged each other frequently throughout the years.

Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley

July 19, 2023
“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father...
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Higgaion: A Note We All Need

March 17, 2023
Unlike my wife, I do not read music. Though the notes on the page mean little to me, I know a good note or a bad note when I hear...
Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

December 7, 2022
Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain The Christmas season can be one of the most joyful and heartwarming times of the year. Families meet together, gifts are exchanged,...
With tears in his eyes, Moody said said: "Sankey, where did you get that hymn? I never heard the like of it in my life." I was also moved to tears and arose and replied: "Mr. Moody, that's the hymn I read to you yesterday on the train, which you did not hear." Then Mr. Moody raised his hand and pronounced the benediction, and the meeting closed. Thus "The Ninety and Nine” was born." Image to lead to and audio and written account of this hymn history

Hymn History: The Ninety and Nine

June 29, 2022
How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains,...
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4 Marks of a Good Song Leader

July 9, 2021
Let me begin by saying that I am no song leader! However, I am in meetings every week with people who lead singing and have learned so many things from...
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My Favorite Revival Hymn

April 27, 2021
Certain songs have become old standards in most revival meetings. The one I hear sung more than any other is the great hymn "Revive Us Again." Just this week a...
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5 Books To Read On Music

August 11, 2020
Let me begin by saying that I am not a musician! The books that I am recommending are not related to the technical aspects of music, but rather to the...
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Reconsidering The Hymnal by Dr. Johnny Pope

June 11, 2018
Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance...
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“Music, The Soundtrack Of Our Lives” by Dr. Johnny Pope

June 4, 2018
Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance...
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Two Upcoming Guest Posts

May 31, 2018
Many of you faithfully read our Enjoying The Journey blog. Thank you for taking time to read, comment, and share the resources. This year we have had a guest author to post...
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A Good Resource and A New Song

June 20, 2016
A Good Resource and A New Song Several weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking in a pastor's fellowship where Evangelist Byron Foxx was singing. He has been a...
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What I Learned from a Child About Singing Hymns

September 22, 2015
You can learn a lot from a child.  Sometimes those we are teaching become our teachers.  This happened to me again recently.  As I walked through a certain place I...
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My Hymn for this Year

January 14, 2014
I love hymns and am grateful to be part of a church that still sings them.  Meditate on the words of songs like Charles Wesley's And Can It Be?  Few modern...
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Lessons God Is Teaching Me about My Family – Part 2

February 4, 2013
Home is the greatest classroom on earth...and not just for the children.  Every day there is more to learn, and our failures serve to remind us that we have not...