The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)Wesley, John
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)
Wesley, John
Methodist Church; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century
YOUR _charge is great upon a temporal account, but greater upon a
spiritual. Out of an earnest desire of the good of souls and your
own joy and peace, I importunately request that you should have a
great care of your children, and be often dropping in some wholesome
admonitions; and this I humbly, with submission to your judgment in
it, commend to you: not to admonish them always together, but likewise
privately one by one. Wherein you may please to press upon ♦them
natural corruption, the necessity of regeneration, the excellency of
Christ, and how unspeakably lovely it is to see young ones setting out
for heaven. This way I think may do most good, having had experience
of it myself in some small measure; God grant that all may work for
the edifying of those who are committed to you. I leave you under the
protection of him that hath loved us, and given himself for us._
♦ “their” replaced with “them” per Errata
When he was about twenty years old, he was made fellow of the college,
which did not a little advance those noble projects which he had for
the interest of the _Lord Christ_. Then how sweetly would he insinuate
into the young ones desiring to carry as many of them as possible with
him to heaven. Many attempts he made upon some of the same house, that
he might season them with grace, and animate those who were _looking
towards heaven_. And as for his own relations, never was there a more
compassionate and tender-hearted brother. How many pathetical letters
did he send to them! And how did he follow them with _prayers_ and
_tears_.
Read what his heart was, in the following lines.
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