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
Give thy grace, O holy Jesus, to all the world, and let all who
are redeemed by thy blood, acknowledge thee to be the Lord. Let all
Christians, especially those of this nation, keep themselves unspotted
from the world. Let all governors, and especially our sovereign, rule
with wisdom and justice; and let the clergy be exemplary in their lives,
and discreet and diligent in their labours. Let our universities enjoy
freedom from violence and faction, and excel in true religion and sound
learning. Be an help at hand to all that are afflicted, and assist
them to trust in thee. Raise up friends for the widow and fatherless,
the friendless and oppressed. Give patience to all that are sick,
comfort to all troubled consciences, strength to all that are tempted.
Be gracious to my relations (――――)¹, to all that are endeared to
me by their kindnesses or acquaintance, to all who remember me in
their prayers, or desire to be remembered in mine (――――). Sanctify, O
merciful Lord, the friendship which thou hast granted me, with these
thy servants (――――). O let our prayers be heard for each other, while
our hearts are united in thy fear and love, and graciously unite them
therein more and more. Strengthen the hearts of us thy servants against
all our corruptions and temptations: enable us to consecrate ourselves
faithfully and entirely to thy service. Grant that, we may _provoke
each other to love_ and serve thee, and grow up together before thee in
thy fear and love, to thy heavenly kingdom. And by thy infinite mercies,
vouchsafe to bring us, with those that are dead in thee, to rejoice
together before thee, through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ, to
whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, the blessed and only Potentate, the
King of Kings and Lord of Lords, be honour and power everlasting.
¹ Here mention the particulars you would pray for.
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SATURDAY MORNING.
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