The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32) — John Shaqi
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)Wesley, John
Religion
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)
Wesley, John
Methodist Church; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century
Preserve my parents, my brothers and sisters, my friends and relations,
and all mankind, in their souls and bodies (――――)¹. Forgive mine
enemies, and in thy due time make them kindly affected towards me. Have
mercy on all who are _afflicted in mind, body, or estate: give them
patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their
afflictions_. O grant that we, with those who are already dead in thy
faith and fear may together partake of a joyful resurrection, through
him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God,
world without end.
¹ Here mention the particular persons you would pray for.
* * * * *
MONDAY EVENING.
_Particular questions relating to the love of our neighbour._
1. Have I thought any thing but my conscience, too dear to part with,
to please or serve my neighbour?
2. Have I rejoiced or grieved with him?
3. Have I received his infirmities with pity, not with anger?
4. Have I contradicted any one, either where I had no good end in view,
or where there was no probability of convincing?
5. Have I let him, I thought in the wrong (_in a ♦trifle_) have the
last word?
♦ “triflle” replaced with “trifle”
MOST great and glorious Lord God, I desire to prostrate myself before
thy divine Majesty, under a deep sense of my unworthiness, and with
sorrow, and shame, and confusion of face, to confess I have, by my
manifold transgressions, deserved thy severest visitations, _Father,
I have sinned against heaven, and am no more worthy to be called thy
son_: O let thy paternal bowels yern upon me, and for _Jesus Christ_’s
sake graciously receive me. Accept my imperfect repentance, and send
thy Spirit of adoption into my heart, that I may again be owned by
thee, call thee Father, and share in the blessings of thy children.
Adored be thy goodness for all the benefits thou hast already from time
to time bestowed on me: for the good things of this life, and the hope
of eternal happiness. Particularly, I offer to thee my humblest thanks
for thy preservation of me this day, (――――)¹. If I have escaped any sin,
it is the effect of thy restraining grace: if I have avoided any danger,
it was thy hand directed me. To thy holy name be ascribed the honour
and glory. O let the sense of all thy blessings have this effect upon
me, to make me daily more diligent in devoting myself, all I am, and
all I have to thy glory.
¹ Here mention the particular persons you would pray for.
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