Portrait of Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley books in order

English Methodist and hymn writer

Lived
1707–1788
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Charles Wesley published 1 novel and 3 other books, beginning with O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (1740). The best-known is A Short Account of the Death of Mrs. Hannah Richardson (1741).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Charles Wesley

Standalone novels in order

  1. O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (1740)

Other books in order

  1. A Short Account of the Death of Mrs. Hannah Richardson (1741)

  2. Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762)

  3. Hymns for Children (1763)

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About Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley was an English Anglican cleric and a principal leader of the Methodist movement. Wesley was a prolific hymnwriter who wrote over 6,500 hymns during his lifetime. His works include "And Can It Be", "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing", "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today", "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", the carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", and "Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending".

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Charles Wesley FAQ

How many books has Charles Wesley written?
Charles Wesley published 1 novel and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Charles Wesley's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Short Account of the Death of Mrs. Hannah Richardson.
What is Charles Wesley's last book?
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (1740).
What is Charles Wesley's most famous book?
A Short Account of the Death of Mrs. Hannah Richardson (1741) is Charles Wesley's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.