And Can It Be
"And Can It Be That I Should Gain?" is a Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1738 to celebrate his conversion, which he regarded as having taken place on 21 May of that year. The hymn celebrates personal salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus, and is one of the most popular Methodist hymns today.
| And Can It Be | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1738 |
| Text | Charles Wesley |
| Based on | Psalm 145 |
| Meter | 8.8.8.8 (L.M.) |
| Melody | "Sagina" by Thomas Campbell |
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