Today marks the birthday of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. Known for his ability to reconcile widely differing theological opinions, Wesley believed a person could achieve "Christian Perfection" by allowing God's grace to guide the heart through prayer, reading of scripture, observance of the sacraments, and meditation. It is through these "methods" the Methodist Church gets its name. Together with brother Charles, the Wesleys wrote a number of hymns, many often sung during the holidays.
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