Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
| Love Divine, All Loves Excelling | |
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Charles Wesley | |
| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1747 |
| Text | Charles Wesley |
| Based on | 1 John 4:16 |
| Meter | 8.7.8.7 D |
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| Audio sample | |
Sung to the melody "Blaenwern"
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"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" is a Christian hymn by Charles Wesley, first published in 1747. It was initially published as part of his Hymns for Those that Seek and Find and quickly became a central hymn in both Methodist and wider Christian worship. The hymn reflects Wesley's teachings on Christian perfection, expressing a longing for God's transforming and sanctifying grace.
The hymn has been set to various tunes, with the enduring version being "Hyfrydol" by Welsh composer Rowland Prichard. It is sung in services, including royal weddings, across many denominations.