PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)
Wesley, John, 1703-1791 · 87,981 words · 138 reading sections
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The _love of God_ was the fountain, whence issued forth those fruitful streams, which rendered his soul flourishing as the garden of the Lord, and extended their salutary influence all around, wherever he came. It was to this he reduced every thing. All his works were done in love, and therefore wrought in God. It was …
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_An extract from Mr. |Thomas Walsh|’s diary, relating chiefly, to the experience of his own soul, in his course of |walking with God|._ CONCERNING the extract which here follows, it may be premised, 1. That although there was the utmost uniformity in the whole series of his progress; nevertheless, few persons were so …
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“Great part of this day I lived as in heaven. Heaven was within me. God was in my soul. The influences of his Spirit wrought so powerfully upon me, that my joy was beyond expression. O the length and breadth, and height, of the love of God! Well may it be said to pass knowledge. The spiritual man may discern it, but ca…
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“God and his ways were sweet to my soul this morning. Great was the peace of my mind, and the joy which arose from considering what the Lord had done for my soul. O how did I long to be altogether like him, _in righteousness and true holiness_! Throughout the day, I enjoyed sweet repose in the blood of _the Lamb_. In t…
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_Monday 19._ All the day, my soul thirsted for the living God. I was transported, and exceedingly rejoiced in reading some divine meditations. O my God, What shall I say? Angels cannot praise thee worthily! What then shall I who am a worm of the earth do? O that I had wings like a dove? Lovely Jesus, when shall I see t…
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“_Thursday 8._ Poured out my soul before the Lord, who gave me to feel hearty contrition with earnest desires to be sanctified wholly. For “O how wavering is my mind Tost about with every wind? O how quickly doth my heart From the living God depart.” “Son of God, set me free, and knit my soul to thyself!” “_Saturday…
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“I wept and rejoiced that God had given me a soul capable of loving him. In reading and meditating in the open air, my soul tasted of the joys in part, which those spirits enjoy who behold his face continually.” “My soul vehemently groaned and longed for full redemption, while it enjoyed sweet converse with my dear Lo…
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_The extract from his diary continued._ THE account of his experience, given in the preceding chapter, begins with the first year of his conversion; in which likewise he began to labour for the good of his neighbour. And it may be observed, that in his progress, the experience of his heart, had its certain progressive…
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*“_Sunday 9._ I gave myself up to God. I heartily desire to give my whole heart, chearfully, and without reserve to thee my love! Many things would alienate it from thee. But O my Saviour, keep thou my every desire. Knit me closely to thyself, and suffer no false fire to abide in my heart. I acknowledge, O my God, that…
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“I prayed with my kindred at taking my leave of them.¹ My brother and sister were ill, and my mother weeping after me. I found a great struggle, and believe I should have stayed, but for those scriptures, _He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me_. And, _Let the dead bury their dead; but go tho…
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“_Sunday._ This was a glorious day indeed. Great and marvellous were the blessings which God bestowed upon me. He blesses me in every duty: all is useful; all works together for my good. I go on my way singing the hundred and thirty-eighth psalm, _They shall sing in the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the L…
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“The 33d chapter of _Exodus_ came in my course of reading to-day. And O what pleading and communion between _Moses_ and his God. Happy man! who conversed with the glorious Jehovah, face to face.¹ And yet St. _John_ seems to express something higher and sweeter than even this, 1st Epistle i. 3. For certainly internal un…
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_The same subject continued._ THE continued advancement of his soul in the knowledge of God, is very discernible in the preceding sketch of his experience: although in the expression of it, and of what follows in particular, he seems often at a loss for words; human language falling so far short of those things of God…
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“The love of God still increased more abundantly than ever; the fire burned vehemently within me. I saw more clearly, that God had confirmed me in his favour; and that all was quietness and assurance for ever. I am astonished at the gift of God, and am willing if it pleaseth him to be hated of all nations for his name-…
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*“To rejoice evermore, is my portion under the sun. My heart dissolves with the goodness of God. Truly thou art unto me _a place of broad rivers_, Isaiah xxxiii. Blessed be the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! A stranger intermeddleth not with the happiness which I feel! The half cannot be told. O, it is heaven upon earth!…
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“I met with several trials to-day, but it was given me to bear them chearfully, and to praise the Lord, who has given me integrity of heart, and simplicity of intention, in all my ways. Lord I love thee. I will praise thy name yet more, even for ever and ever!” “O how plain is it, that God reveals to babes, those grac…
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“This morning I met with a woman where I breakfasted, who was exceeding happy in God. A few weeks ago I met her in the same place, but she was then utterly dead and careless. I then spoke plainly to her, and at parting, after prayer, said ‘I pray God you may never rest till you rest in Christ.’ The words were applied t…
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“_Thursday 23._ At _Bristol_, I met Mr. W. T. under whose preaching (as has been related) God gave me the clear witness of his forgiving love. Our meeting was for the better. _As iron sharpneth iron, so doth the countenance of a man his friend._ We remembered the years of the right hand of the most high; and how the Lo…
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