John: Hymns & Commentary

Charles Wesley was one of the most prolific and influential hymn writers in church history. This book is primarily a collection of hymns and poetry, but one which expounds and discusses the biblical book of Mark's Gospel systematically and chronologically, covering almost every verse and passage it contains. Wesley formulates each short selection from the gospel into passages of verse, some of which are only four lines long, and others which continue over many parts and on many pages. In hymn form, he unfolds his understanding and interpretation of these scriptures, expressing and applying each one as a prayer, a song or a reflection. While his approach remains an unusual method of systematic Biblical exposition, this innovative body of writing can nevertheless be considered Charles Wesley's commentary on the gospel of Mark, expressed in the entirely unique and artistic form which came so naturally to one of the great pioneers of Methodism.