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The Poetical Works of John and Charles Wesley, Volume 8 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...

1 FAITHFUL soul, thy Lord be near Throughout thine evil day! Thee the God of Jacob cheer, The name of Jesus stay! Arm thee with preserving grace, Be thy safeguard and defence, Hear thee from His holy place, And send deliverance thence! 2 God be mindful of thy prayers, Accept thy sacrifice, Treasure up thy gracious tears, And answer all thy sighs! Grant thee all thy heart’s desire, All thy good designs approve, Higher raise thy joys, and higher, And perfect thee in love! 3 We will glory