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The Poetical Works of John and Charles Wesley, Volume 1 is unavailable, but you can change that!

The poetical publications of John and Charles Wesley originally appeared at various intervals during a span of fifty-three years. G. Osborn has collected, arranged, and provided notes for all of these important poems and hymns. Many of these works, especially those of Charles Wesley’s (whose work makes up the bulk of this collection), were never before published or published anonymously. Charles...

“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.” 1 LORD, I believe a rest remains, To all Thy people known; A rest where pure enjoyment reigns, And Thou art loved alone: 2 A rest where all our soul’s desire Is fix’d on things above; Where doubt, and pain, and fear expire, Cast out by perfect love: 3 A rest of lasting joy and peace, Where all is calm within: ’Tis then from our own works we cease, From pride, self-will, and sin. 4 Our life is hid with Christ in God; The agony is