Wrestling the Angel

“This collection of hymns and commentary by S T Kimbrough probes the depths of Charles Wesley’s hymns, demonstrating their focus on the character of God and the challenges of human life. It is a rich devotional resource.”


—Randy L. Maddox, Professor emeritus, Duke Divinity School





“This collection of wonderfully exegeted hymns demonstrates the depth and range of Charles Wesley’s theology. Kimbrough’s reflections on the enduring questions that challenge us all, drawn from these hymns, blend poetry, pathos, and the practice of love. He provides a model of engaging lyrical theology in a way that brings these poetic texts to life and thereby transforms life into song anew.”


—Paul Chilcote, Director of Global Wesleyan Theology, Wesley House Cambridge, UK





“This splendid book of hymns and short commentaries is a labor of love. Kimbrough is a renowned authority on the hymns of Charles Wesley, and this book contains a wisdom that has accumulated over many years. Kimbrough shows us that hymns written almost three centuries ago can help us to understand the world and our place in it. He convinces the reader of Wesley’s greatness, and of his ability to speak to our concerns today.”


—J.R. Watson, Professor emeritus, Durham University, UK