Wesley Corpus

Then an edition was printed that added the fifteen hymns of Hymns for the National Fast (1782) to the collection. This was followed by one last edition that removed some of the hymns from this three-part set that were most focused on the Americans. Editions: Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782. np, 1781. (hymns 1-9) Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782, Part II. np, 1781. (hymns 10-17) Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782. London: Paramore, 1781. (hymns 1-17) Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782. London: Paramore, 1782. (17 hymns) Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782, in Two Parts. London: Paramore, 1782?. adding Hymns for the National Fast (1782), now 32 hymns Charles Wesley. Hymns for the Nation in 1782. London: Paramore, 1782. edition with 25 hymns (omitting hymns 2, 3, 8, 12, 16, 21 22)2 Table of Contents Part I. Hymn I. After the Defeat at the Chesapeake Hymn II. For the Loyal Americans Hymn III. "By whom shall Jacob arise! For he is small." Amos 7:2 Hymn IV Hymn V. For His Majesty King George Hymn VI Hymn VII. For Concord Hymn VIII. A Prayer for the Congress Hymn IX. "Thy kingdom come!" Part II. Hymn X Hymn XI Hymn XII. For the Conversion of the French Hymn XIII. For Her Majesty Hymn XIV. For the Royal Family Hymn XV. Thanksgiving for the Success of the Gospel in America Hymn XVI Hymn XVII Page 3 Part I. Hymn I. After the Defeat at the Chesapeak. The Lord, th' Almighty Lord of hosts His own dread purpose hath fulfill'd; Rebuk'd a sinful nation's boasts, That all may see his arm reveal'd; And Britain humbled in the dust, Confess his sharpest judgments just. Righteous, O Lord, thy judgments are! We bow to thy severe decree, Who, casting out our formal prayer, Hast giv'n our foes the victory: As pleas'd rebellion's cause to bless, And crown the wicked with success. The wicked are thy sword and rod, Our crimes commission'd to chastise; Who long have fought against our God, Provok'd the vengeance of the skies: Thy threat'nings mock'd, thy favors spurn'd, Thy blessings into curses turn'd. Page 4