Wesley Suite for Organ - A musical tribute to John and Charles Wesley
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SKU: A0.884998
Composed by Steven Nisbet. Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 21 pages. Steven Nisbet #6111007. Published by Steven Nisbet (A0.884998).Wesley Suite "The world is my parish", a set of four contrasting pieces for organ, is a tribute to John and Charles Wesley, 18th century clergymen and co-founders of the Methodist Church.
The title "Wondering Soul" is a reference to the first line of the Wesleys’ Conversion Hymn, "Where shall my wondering soul begin?" which was written after John Wesley’s Aldersgate Street experience in which he felt his heart was "strangely warmed".
"Wesley’s Gallop" paints a musical picture of John Wesley riding on horseback around the towns and villages of England, preaching the Gospel in churches, halls, fields, cottages and chapels.
"Chapel Prayer" is a reflective piece referring to Wesley’s Chapel in City Road, London, a Methodist Church built under the direction of John Wesley.
The word "Liberty" in the title of "Liberty Fanfare" refers to John Wesley’s advocacy for the abolition of slavery. He wrote, "Liberty is the right of every human creature". The piece contains musical references to two well-known hymns – (i) "Amazing Grace", the words of which were written by his fellow abolitionist, friend and mentor, John Newton, as well as (ii) "And can it be", the words of which were written by Charles Wesley.
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