PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
The works of the Reverend George Whitefield, M.A., Vol. 2 (of 6) : Containing all his sermons and tracts, etc.
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770 · 175,502 words · 500 reading sections
THE WORKS OF THE REVEREND GEORGE WHITEFIELD, M.A.
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158 wordsSECTION 2THE WORKS OF THE REVEREND GEORGE WHITEFIELD, M.A.
Late of PEMBROKE-COLLEGE, OXFORD, And Chaplain to the Rt. Hon. the Countess of HUNTINGDON.…
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All his SERMONS and TRACTS Which have been already published:…
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A SELECT COLLECTION of LETTERS, Written to his most intimate Friends, and Persons of Distinction, in _England_, _Scotland_, _Ireland_, and _America_, from the Year 1734, to 1770, including the whole Period of his Ministry.…
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Some other PIECES on IMPORTANT SUBJECTS, never before printed; prepared by Himself for the Press. To which is prefixed, An ACCOUNT of his LIFE, Compiled from his Original PAPERS and LETTERS.…
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Printed for EDWARD and CHARLES DILLY, in the Poultry; and Messrs. KINCAID and BELL, at Edinburgh.…
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_To the Reverend Mr. H――――._ _London, Dec. 23, 1742._ _My dear brother H――――_, I Thank you for your kind and very agreeable letter. It was refreshing to my soul, and stirred me to give thanks on your behalf. I am surprized that you are not turned off, since you now so clearly preach the everlasting gospel. But our S…
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_For this let men revile my name,_ _No cross I shun, I fear no shame:_ _All hail reproach, and welcome pain;_ _Only thy terrors, LORD, restrain._…
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_The love of CHRIST doth him constrain_ _To seek the wand’ring souls of men;_ _With cries, entreaties, tears to save,_ _And snatch them from the gaping grave._ Go on, thou man of GOD; and may the LORD cause thy bow to abide in strength! Glad should I be to come and shoot some gospel arrows in _Devonshire_; but the clo…
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_To Mr. R――――, in Edinburgh._ _London, Dec. 24, 1742._ _Dear Mr. R――――_, IT has given me some concern that I could not answer your kind and acceptable letter before. As our Saviour will give me freedom, I shall send you a few lines now. I think I may say to you, as _Luther_ said to _Melanchton_, _Nimis es nullus_. Y…
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_To Miss S――――, in Edinburgh._ _London, Dec. 24, 1742._ _Dear Miss S――――_, CONTINUAL avocations about my master’s business, has prevented my answering your kind letter. It gladdened my heart, because it brought me the glad tidings of your being accepted in the beloved; and knowing that you are so, what does the LORD…
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_To Mr. T――――._ _January 9, 1743._ _Dear Sir_, I Remember, when in _Scotland_ last year, how heartily your good people joined in praise and thanksgiving, for the deliverance GOD had wrought out for the inhabitants of _Georgia_; and I hope I shall never forget how liberally they contributed to the necessities of the …
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_To Mr. H――――, at Gloucester._ _London, Feb. 4, 1743._ _My very dear Mr. H――――_, I Bless GOD on your behalf. I thank him for visiting your dear soul, and making you useful to others.――Assuredly the LORD has called you to your present work.――Abide in it. Go on and prosper. The LORD will be with you. If we have an ass…
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_To Mr. S――――._ _Gloucester, March 24, 1743._ _My dear Sir_, AN effectual door is opened in these parts. On _Saturday_ night I preached here. The LORD was with me. On _Sunday_ morning I preached again in a barn. It was a good time to me and the people. Dear Mr. _P――――_ was here, and tears of love and joy were runnin…
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_To Mr. S――――._ _Gloucester, March 29, 1743._ _My dear Sir_, I Now sit down to fulfil my promise made to you last night.――I think in a former letter I gave you an account of what the LORD had done for and by me since I left _London_, though indeed I cannot tell you the hundredth part. On _Tuesday_ evening I preached…
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_To the Same._ _Gloucester, April 2, 1743._ _Dear Sir_, MY soul is kept exceeding chearful; and greater and more continued freedom in preaching, I never experienced, than since I have been in _Gloucester_ and _Gloucestershire_. On _Tuesday_ evening we had a blessed love-feast. On _Wednesday_ morning I preached here …
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_To brother S――――._ _Waterford (South Wales,) April 7, 1743._ _My Dear Brother_, ON _Monday_ I received your letter of _April 2_; but till now, have had no opportunity of answering it. I preached and took my leave of the _Gloucester_ people with mutual and great concern, on _Sunday_ evening last. It was past one in …
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_To the Same._ _Lantrissant, (in Wales) April 10, 1743._ _Dear Sir_, OUR blessed master still countenances my feeble labours. Yesterday I preached at _Cardiff_ to a large congregation. The greatest scoffers sat quiet, and the children of GOD felt the divine presence. In the evening I went to _Ful-mon_. Mrs. _I――――_ …
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_To the Same._ _Swanzey, April 12, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, I Hope all is well with you. Great things are doing in _Wales_.――An effectual door is opened for preaching the everlasting gospel. Yesterday I preached at _Neath_, (seven miles from this place) from a balcony, to about three thousand souls in the street. The…
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_To the Same._ _Larn, April 15, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, I Wrote to you from several places; and all my letters have, or will I trust come to hand. I can yet send you more glad tidings. But words cannot express what the LORD has done for your unworthy friend, and his own dear people’s souls. On _Monday_ I preached a…
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_To the Same._ _Haverfordwest, April 17, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, SINCE I left _Larn_, from whence I wrote to you, the LORD has dealt most bountifully with me. I went that evening to _Narbatt_, where I preached to some thousands with great power. On _Saturday_ I preached at _Newton_, and afterwards at _Jefferson_ to…
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_To the Same._ _Carmarthen, April 20, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, SINCE I wrote from _Haverfordwest_, I preached yesterday at eight in the morning to about eight thousand people in this place, and in the afternoon to several thousands at _Narbatt_, both times with great power. This morning I preached at _Larn_, and com…
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_To the Same._ _Bhuadder, April 23, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, I Wrote to you from _Haverford_ and _Carmarthen_. I preached there twice on _Thursday_ to about ten thousand people, and dear Mr. _R――――_ preached after me. Yesterday we had another blessed association; and have now settled all the counties in _Wales_. Our…
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_To the Same._ _Guenfithen, near the Hay in Radnorshire, April 25, 1743._ _My dear Sir_, I Wrote to you on _Saturday_ morning; afterwards I preached at _Llangathan_ in the church, to a great congregation; I then went about ten miles, and preached at _Landovery_ in the evening, and on _Sunday_ morning. GOD was with u…
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_To the Same._ _Gloucester, April 29, 1743._ _My dear Sir_, I Am at present strengthening myself in the LORD my GOD. These words have much refreshed me, “And the LORD was with _David_, whithersoever he went.” After I wrote my last from a gentlewoman’s near the _Hay_, I went towards _Builth_, and got into my lodgings…
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_To the Rev. Mr. I――――._ _London, May 6, 1743._ _My dear Brother_, YOUR very kind letter I had not the pleasure of receiving ’till yesterday. It was very acceptable, and knits my heart closer to you than ever. I love your honest soul, and long for that time, when the disciples of CHRIST of different sects shall be j…
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_To D. T――――, in Yorkshire._ _London, May 6, 1743._ _My dear Brother_, A Day or two ago, I had the pleasure of receiving a letter from you, which I find was written some time since, but came not to hand, as I was out of town. Accept my thanks, though late, and let the blessed JESUS be praised, again and again, for c…
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_To Mr. H――――._ _London, May 21, 1743._ _My very dear faithful Friend and Brother_, AFTER watching, and praying, and striving some days for direction and assistance, I now sit down to write you a letter; though I know not well what to say or do. The concern I have felt for you, and my dear family, has had an effect …
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_To Mr. B――――._ _London, May 21, 1743._ _My very dear Brother B――――_, LITTLE did I think, when I parted from you at _Bethesda_, that I should be writing to you at this time in _London_. But GOD’s ways are in the great waters, and his footsteps are not known. I have essayed to come to you more than once, or twice; bu…
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_To Mr. H――――._ _London, May 31, 1743._ _My dear Mr. H――――, Friend and Brother_, ALL last week, do what I would, I could not find freedom to write a line, though I expected our dear brother _E――――_, the bearer of this, to fail every hour. But now I know why he was detained, and I restrained. This morning, to my unsp…
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_To Mr. G――――, of Carlisle._ _London, June 9, 1743._ _My dear Brother_, I Have been prevented by many things from writing to you. I now redeem a few minutes to send you a line. I believe your way is clear to _London_. The brethren, I am persuaded, will be willing to give you the right-hand of fellowship, since you a…
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_To Mr. S――――._ _Burford, June 15, 1743._ _My dear Sir_, I Cannot go any farther without writing you a line. Our Saviour hath dealt most graciously with your unworthy friend. On _Monday_ I experienced some sweet teachings from above, and was so happy, that I thought our LORD was preparing me for some fresh trials. T…
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_To the same._ _Gloucester, June 18, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, I Wrote to you from _Burford_ on _Wednesday_ last. My soul was then so exceeding happy, that I want words to express it. Afterwards, we went to _Bengeworth_, where we came about midnight, and were most heartily received by Mr. _S――――_ and Mr. _O――――_. I w…
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_To the same._ _Gloucester, June 21, 1743._ ON _Saturday_ I answered your two last letters. Our Saviour sent me to _Gloucester_ for wise ends. Much substantial good has been done to several of the society. My mouth and heart were greatly opened in preaching. _Saturday_ evening was a time much to be remembered. _Sunda…
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_To the same._ _Gloucester, June 27, 1743._ FULL of divine consolations, and at the same time, I trust, deeply sensible of my own vileness, I have just arose from the throne of grace, where I have been laying yours, my own, and the affairs of the whole church, before our common Father and our GOD. He was pleased to g…
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_To the Same._ _Bristol, July 2, 1743._ I Wrote to you on _Saturday_, and on _Monday_ from _Gloucester_. I suppose you have wrote to _Trevecka_. Words cannot express how good our blessed Saviour has been to me, since I wrote last. I preached there on _Monday_ night, and _Tuesday_ morning. The GOD of love filled my so…
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_To Mrs. D――――._ _Bristol, July 9, 1743._ _Dear Madam_, HAVING no time to answer your request concerning the _Hampton_ mob, I herewith send you a letter, which I have just now received from my dear fellow-labourer, who is the principal object of their fury. This young confessor, some few years ago came out of curios…
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_To Mrs. D――――._ _Bristol, July 14, 1743._ _My dear Madam_, NOT doubting but you wait with impatience for dear Mr. _A――――_’s promised second letter, after having just read it once over, I herein inclose it; having only time to beg the continuance of your prayers, and to desire you to send this with the former, as so…
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I Promised in my last to write to you again, and to let you know more particularly of our persecutions, which are as follow. On _Saturday_ after I wrote to you, I met the society, and after we had sung an hymn, came brother _I――――_, with my dear wife from _Bristol_. They came into the society and sat down, while I exho…
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_To Mr. B――――._ _Bristol, July 19, 1743._ _Dear Friend_, I Have been so employed for some time past in preaching and travelling, that I could not possibly correspond with you or others as usual; but you see where I am; I came here to preach at the fair; because people from all parts flock hither at that season. Yest…
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_To the Same._ _Hampton, July 25, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, ON _Thursday_ I came here, and expected to be attacked; because I had heard, that the mob which had been so outragious towards you and others for so long time, had now threatened, that if ever I came there again, they would have a piece of my black gown to m…
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_To Mr. J―――― S――――._ _Bristol, July 27, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, ON _Friday_ night I reached _Gloucester_, where I received your kind and animating letter. On _Saturday_ I came hither. Yesterday was an high day: I preached four times in the fields, and the congregations were as large as at the beginning: blessed se…
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_To the Same._ _Exeter, July 31, 1743._ _Dear Sir_, WE came hither in safety last night. Upon the road my soul was sweetly humbled before GOD, who hath given me near access to his throne. Good Mr. _K――――_, our host, and his yoke-fellow, seem to be _Israelites_ indeed. In all probability an effectual door will be ope…
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_To the Same._ _Exon, Aug. 2, 1743._ _My dear Man_, I Wrote unto you on _Saturday_, and preached the same evening to a great body of people. Several of the clergy attended, with whom this city abounds. Some went off, others staid ’till I had done. All was quiet, and our LORD soon made way for himself into the people…
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_To Mr. H――――, at Gloucester._ _London, Aug. 20, 1743._ _My dear Mr. H――――_, HOW wonderfully does our all-wise Redeemer order things for the trial of his children! Alas! alas! how apt are they to judge, censure, and be needlessly prejudiced against each other. Being weak in body, and under great concern of mind upon…
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_To Mrs. D――――._ _London, Sept. 2, 1743._ _Dear Madam_, A Thousand thanks for your kind solicitude concerning me and mine. My wife has been in trying circumstances, partly through the unskilfulness of a chaise-driver, I mean myself. Being advised to take her out into the air, I drove her as well as myself, through i…
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_To the Same._ _London, Oct. 5, 1743._ _Dear Madam_, MY last left me just entering upon another short excursion. Blessed be GOD, it was pleasant because it was profitable to my own, and I trust to many other souls. The last evening of it, I preached from a balcony to many thousands, who stood in the street as comfor…
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_To Mr. S――――._ _Avon, Wilts, October 15, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, I Must not be long from _London_ without writing to you. Our Saviour brought me hither last night, and filled me as with new wine. I purpose staying till _Monday_; if you write, direct for me at _Bristol_. I trust our LORD hath much people here. This…
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_To the Same._ _Cullompton, Oct. 25, 1743._ I Wrote to you on the 15th instant, at _Avon_. In the morning I walked to _Tetherton_, and preached there with much of the divine presence, and to the abundant satisfaction and comfort of GOD’s people. After sermon, I baptized four boys, each about three months old, as near…
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_To the Same._ _Exeter, October 28, 1743._ I Have strong conviction that our LORD intends doing something in the west. Since my arrival here, letters of invitation have come from many parts. I thank you for your kind sympathy under the many trials, with which I have been surrounded and exercised. I find there is a ne…
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_To the Same._ _Exeter, Nov. 6, 1743._ ALL being hushed and solemn around me, and my soul filled with the peace of GOD that passeth all understanding, I now sit down to give you a further account of my feeble labours. On _Monday_ last I went to _Axminster_, and preached to about two thousand without, and afterward ex…
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_To Mrs. D――――._ _Biddeford, Nov. 11, 1743._ _Dear Madam_, I Thank you for your kind caution to spare myself; but evangelizing is certainly my province. Every where effectual doors are opened, and great freedom is given to me both in public preaching and private conversation. Many are blessed by both. The Rev. Mr. _…
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_To the Same._ _St. Gennis, Nov. 25, 1743._ _Dear Madam_, GLAD I am that GOD inclined my heart to come hither. He hath been with us of a truth. How did his stately steps appear in the sanctuary last LORD’s-day? Many, many prayers were put up by the worthy Rector, and others, for an out-pouring of GOD’s blessed spiri…
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_To Mr. J―――― S――――._ _Brinkworth, December 18, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, ’TIS past eleven at night, but lest I should not have time to-morrow at _Gloucester_, which I intend to take in my way to _Birmingham_, I’ll rob myself of a little sleep to write to you now. On _Friday_ evening we reached five miles beyond _Rea…
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_To the Same._ _Birmingham, Dec. 27, 1743._ WANT of time, not of love, prevented my writing to you from _Gloucester_. Neither have I now leisure to be very particular. It is near eleven at night, and nature calls for rest. I have preached five times this day, and, weak as I am, through CHRIST strengthening me, I coul…
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_To the Same._ _Birmingham, Dec. 31, 1743._ _My dear Friend_, WHAT do you think? Since my last, I have stole a whole day to dispatch some private business: however, in the evening I expounded to a great room full of people, who would rush into my lodgings, whether I would or not. On _Sunday_ morning at eight I preac…
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_To Mr. H――――, at Gloucester._ _Mashfield, Jan. 7, 1744, (past 7 at night.)_ _My very dear Mr. H――――_, IT being wet and dark, we thought it prudent to stay here this night. I cannot employ part of the evening better than in writing to you, and blessed be our GOD, I can send you good news. Our gracious LORD was with …
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_To the Same._ _London, Jan. 18, 1744._ THIS afternoon I received your kind letter, and thank you a thousand times for your great generosity in lending me some furniture, having little of my own. I know who will repay you. Next week, GOD willing, my dear wife and little one will come to _Gloucester_, for I find it be…
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_To Mr. D―――― T――――._ _Gloucester, Feb. 9, 1744._ _My dear Friend_, WHO knows what a day may bring forth? Last night I was called to sacrifice my _Isaac_; I mean to bury my only child and son about four months old. Many things occurred to make me believe he was not only to be continued to me, but to be a preacher of…
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_POOR helpless babe! dear little child!_ _JOHN be thy name, thy nature mild;_ _Great may’st thou be in JESU’s sight,_ _A babe in whom he takes delight_.…
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