And Can It Be performed by Lou Fellingham

And Can It Be: About

And Can It Be was written by Charles Wesley, and first published in the year 1738. Charles and his brother, John Wesley, played a significant role of the development of Christianity in both England and the American colonies, and the establishment of the Methodist movement. While John’s influence was felt through his leadership and preaching, Charles influenced many more people through his songs. He wrote over 5500 hymns, which include Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, and many other hymns that have served Christians for centuries.

And Can It Be describes the wonder that fills our hearts when we consider the mercy and love that caused God to take on flesh and die in our place.

Verse one highlights our culpability, as we were the ones who actually pursued him to death.

Verse two tells of Christ’s incarnation (taking on of human flesh) and death.

Verse three describes the rebirth of a Christian, as God brings him from death to life.

Verse four boldly claims that we can approach God’s throne because we have been united with Christ and are eternally clothed in his righteousness.

HT: Covenant Life Church

And Can It Be: What do you think about the hymn?

1. What are some reasons for usage of this hymn?
2. What are some reasons for non-usage of this hymn?
3. What do you make of verse three and the phrase “Thine eye diffused a quickening ray”?

One source claims verse three is a reference to Wesley’s conversion.

One night, the gospel of Christ-the good news that Christ had died to meet  his need-seemed to flood his own personal dungeon with light, breaking the chains and setting him free. The guilt was finally gone. For the first time, Wesley seemed to be really alive because he possessed the supernatural life of Jesus Christ!

And Can It Be: Lyrics

And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Saviour’s blood?
Died He for me who caused His pain
For me who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
That Thou my God should die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
That Thou my God should die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above
So free, so infinite His grace
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And bled for Adam’s helpless race
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free
For O my God, it found out me
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free
For O my God, it found out me

Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light
My chains fell off, my heart was free
I rose, went forth and followed Thee
My chains fell off, my heart was free
I rose, went forth and followed Thee

No condemnation now I dread
Jesus and all in Him is mine!
Alive in Him, my living Head
And clothed in righteousness divine
Bold I approach the eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own
Bold I approach the eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own

Words: Charles Wesley
Music: Nathan Fellingham
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About the Performer:

Louise “Lou” Fellingham, is a Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter from Brighton in East Sussex, England. She is a founding member of the British band Phatfish and has also pursued a solo career. Learn more about Lou and Phatfish.