Two centuries later, what's the secret of Charles Wesley's undiminished popularity?

In 1700, there were precious few English hymns. In 1800, there were hymnbooks galore. What happened?

The story behind what may be the world's best-known hymn.

How a Hebrew text and synagogue melody became a well-known Christian hymn.

The poets who put words in our mouths.

Why did colonial churches resist the first British musical invasion?

They have endured. But does their lasting popularity prove their quality?

Where did the English hymn come from?

Why the Church of England disliked hymns

The hymnbooks of John Wesley, John Newton, and John Rippon endured for generations.

They were ordained ministers and missionaries. Then their hearts were "strangely warmed," and their changed lives gave rise to a worldwide movement.