On this day in 1707, Charles Wesley was born, a man whose words would go on to shape the worship and faith of millions. Though often mentioned alongside his brother John, Charles carved his own enduring legacy as one of Christianity’s greatest hymn writers.

Over his lifetime, Charles Wesley wrote more than 6,000 hymns, many of which remain central to Christian worship today. Hymns like “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,” and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” are sung across denominations and continents, carrying theology not just to the mind, but to the heart.

What made Wesley’s hymns remarkable was their accessibility. He believed that deep theological truth should be sung by ordinary people, not reserved for scholars alone. His lyrics gave voice to joy, doubt, repentance, and hope, capturing the full range of human experience before God.

More than three centuries after his birth, Charles Wesley’s legacy continues each time a congregation lifts its voice in song. On this day, we remember a man of faith whose hymns still teach, comfort, and inspire, one verse at a time.