The Edwardian era is synonymous with the age of the postcard, and this is one of a series called ‘Wesley Relics’ produced by the firm Raphael Tuck and Sons.
The verse on the right-hand side is the first verse of Charles Wesley’s hymn ‘All glory to God in the sky.’ It was first published in Hymns for the Nativity of our Lord 1744, then included in the section for believers rejoicing, in the A collection of Hymns for the use of the people called Methodists 1780.’ Latterly it was in the Methodist Hymn Book number 903, perhaps strangely part of the World Peace and Brotherhood section.
We wish all our members and readers a happy Christmas with best wishes for 2025.
David Leese