20 Depth of Mercy Author—Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 Composer—William B. Bradbury, 1816–1868 Tune Name—“Aletta” Meter—77.77 For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee. Psalm 86:5 Charles Wesley was born at Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, on December 18, 1707. He was next to the youngest of nineteen children born to Samuel Wesley and his remarkable wife, Susanna. The Wesley family had long been one of the distinguished families in England.