As with many other movements of God, the Primitive Methodist movement was characterised by song. They used music and song effectively, especially in the open-air. It was standard practice for an open-air preacher and his (or her) supporters to approach a market-place, singing as they went. Their singing soon attracted a crowd.
The most popular hymn was by Hugh Bourne and William Sanders, which was enormously popular for marches and camp meetings.
Hark! the gospel news is sounding,Christ has suffered on the tree;
Streams of mercy are abounding,
Grace for all is rich and free.
Now poor sinner, Now poor sinner,
Come to Him who died for thee.
Listen to the tune here.
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