33 6 THE METHODIST HYMN-BOOK ILLUSTRATED
He died at Berthelsdorf, near Herrnhut. He was greatly beloved and trusted among the Moravians. After Zinzendorf s death he became their chief guide, and is called The Melanchthonof the Brethren.
James Montgomery says the hymn contains one of the most consistent allegories in verse on the manner in which it hath pleased God, by the ministry of the gospel, to redeem a world from the desolation which sin hath made.
Hymn 598. Come, let us arise. CHARLES WESLEY (i).
Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749; Works, v. 424. Hymns for Christian Friends, No. 14.
In the fourth line the original reads, My friend.
Hymn 599. Except the Lord conduct the plan. CHARLES WESLEY (i).
Hymns for the Use of Families, 1767; Works, vii. 42. For a Family of Believers.
Charles Wesley wrote
Ver. I. But if our works in God are wrought. Ver. 5. Build up our rising church, and place. Ver. 6. That all, but us, our works may see.
Many a great undertaking has been commended to God s blessing in this hymn.
Hymn 600. Holy Lamb, who Thee confess. CHARLES WESLEY (i).
Hymns for the Use of Families, 1767; Works, vii. 46. No. 42. The original is in four-line verses.
Dr. Benjamin Gregory says, It breathes the tranquil fervour of the completes! consecration. Each successive clause embodies a clear idea in a bar of music. Each verse is per fection itself. Each line fits in like the cubes of an exquisite mosaic pavement. There is not a loose thread, there is no rough edging. The balance of rhythm, and the antithesis or parallelism of idea, are equally exact. Lines and verses seem knit together in love."
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