hymn of the day

"Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" [Charles Wesley]

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us
Let us find our rest in Thee

Israel’s Strength and Consolation
Hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear Desire of every nation
Joy of every longing heart

Born Thy people to deliver
Born a child and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring

By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

WESLEY DiARY DECODED

Charles and John Wesley were brothers. They wrote dozens of amazing songs. You probably know and sing more of them than you realize. They founded one of the biggest denominations in North America - the Methodists. They started it all at Oxford with about 25 guys. These guys called themselves "the Holy Club." They were hugely influential in the Great Awakening in the mid-1700s.

BUT...

An Anglican priest has just decoded Charles Wesley's diary. Charles left out vowels, punctuation, and included other quirky shorthands. The 270-year mystery reveals huge struggles he had with his brother John during their ministry. It says that Charles even attempted to sabotage John's wedding. These dark revelations are astounding.

Read more here.