And Can It Be
Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"And Can It Be That I Should Gain?" is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1738 to celebrate his conversion, which he regarded as having taken place on 21 May of that year.[1] The hymn celebrates personal salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and is one of the most popular Methodist hymns today.
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Genre | Hymn |
Written | 1738 |
Text | Charles Wesley |
Based on | Psalm 145 |
Meter | 8.8.8.8 (L.M.) |
Melody | "Sagina" by Thomas Campbell |
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