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
O that we might ever approach thee with delight, and feel it the joy
of our hearts, to think of thee, to praise thee, to give thee thanks,
and to offer ourselves with absolute resignation to thee. O that mercy
may always please us, as it pleaseth thee! That we may be strictly just
and righteous! May chearfully pass by injuries, freely deny ourselves
whatever is not for thy glory; willingly submit to thy fatherly
corrections, and perform the duties of our several relations, with
singleness of heart. Render us so mindful of the great love of our
Lord, that we may be zealously concerned for his glory, and use our
utmost diligence to promote his religion in the world; delighting to
commemorate his death and passion, making a joyful sacrifice of our
souls and bodies to him, and ♦earnestly desiring that his kingdom may
come over all the earth.
♦ “eatnestly” replaced with “earnestly”
Fulfil, most merciful Lord all our petitions; and as thou hast
graciously protected us this night, so accompany us all this day with
thy blessing, that we may please thee in body and soul, and be safe
under thy defence, who art ever nigh unto all those that call upon thee.
And O that all men may be awakened into a lively and thankful sense of
all thy benefits. Stir up especially the minds of all Christian people,
to follow _the truth as it is in Jesus_, and _exercise_ themselves _to
have a conscience void of offence towards God and towards man_. Bless
these kingdoms, and endue our sovereign with such excellent wisdom and
holy zeal, that we may see many good days under his government. O that
true religion, justice, mercy, brotherly-kindness, and all things else
that are praise-worthy, may so flourish among us, that we may enjoy the
blessings of peace and plenty, and there may be no complaining in our
streets.
We recommend to thee all our friends and neighbours, all the poor,
the sick, and the afflicted, desiring those mercies for them, which
we should ask for ourselves, were we in their condition. _O God, whose
never failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth,
keep them and us, we beseech thee, from all hurtful things, and give us
those things which are profitable for us, according to thine abundant
mercy in our_ Lord Jesus; in whose words we conclude our supplication
unto thee, saying, “Our Father, &c.”
* * * * *
TUESDAY EVENING.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the sovereign Lord of all creatures in
heaven and earth, we acknowledge that our beings, and all the comforts
of them, depend on thee, the fountain of all good. We have nothing but
what is owing entirely to thy free and bounteous love, O most blessed
Creator, and to the riches of thy grace, O most blessed Redeemer.
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