WESLEY, Charles (1707-1788):
John's younger brother who was called a
"METHODIST" by fellow students from his methodical habits of study, fanatical
zeal for regularity of living, and strict observance of the weekly SACRAMENT of Communion.
Experiencing an EVANGELICAL CONVERSION in 1738, he became an itinerant Preacher and
organizer of the METHODIST movement. He is best remembered as the author of over 5,500
HYMNS including "Jesus, Lover of my Soul," "Love divine, All
Love Excelling" and the CHRISTMAS Carol "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing."
