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Quote by Charles Wesley

“Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon a little child; Pity my simplicity, Suffer me to come to thee.”

Quote by Charles Wesley

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Charles Wesley, born on December 18, 1707, and died on March 29, 1788, was a prominent English poet and theologian. He was one of the founders of the Methodist Church and is renowned for his poetry, which has had a profound impact on Christian music. more

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