Samuel Sebastian Wesley

1810–1876

Composer

English composer, organist, and grandson of Charles Wesley, who was a major figure in Victorian church music. Wesley composed numerous anthems, canticles, and hymn tunes; his tune for "The God of Love My Shepherd Is" and other works significantly shaped English cathedral music.

Music composed · 6 hymns

233 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 348 The Church Has One Foundation 374 Jesus, With Thy Church Abide 455 Immortal Love, Forever Full 459 As the Bridegroom to His Chosen 659 May the Grace of Christ Our Savior

Lyrics written · 1 hymns

374 Jesus, With Thy Church Abide