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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...

886. Many hearing Him were astonished, &c.—6:2. To’ elude the force of truth severe, Many admire in vain, And praise the powerful word they hear, But cavil at the Man. 887. Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, &c.—6:3. THE world with spurious wisdom blind Always reject the true, Occasion of offence they find In Him they never knew; They stumble at His low estate Who left His throne above, Humbled Himself, to make us great And crown us with His love. 888. He could there do no mighty