The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)Wesley, John
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)
Wesley, John
Methodist Church; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century
“O what a mystery is the love of Christ! How sweet a banquet! How
delicious a wine! Lord thou hast ravished me with thy love! Death is
now sweet to me; and eternity affords me a most blessed and glorious
hope. O what has God done for me! Holy Lord, accept of my heartiest
praise, and the most perfect love that I at present can give.”
*“Both my body and soul were affected, with the great power of God
resting upon me this Day. My whole nature bowed before the present
deity; and his high praises were in my mouth. He said unto my soul,
‘Thou art made whole.’ I replied, ‘Lord, I believe.’”
“In the midst of a variety of critical circumstances, my conscience was
kept pure. _He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely._ And _What can
harm you if ye be followers of that which is good?_”
*“My soul longs for fuller union with God; for more of the root and
fruit of holiness, faith, and love. O let me lean on thy breast, and
kiss thy feet. Keep me, my Lord, in thy bosom.”
“All day my cup ran over. I came to my room both wet and weary and
lay down happy. My spirit still magnifies the Lord. I rest in him. He
giveth his beloved rest.”
*“To rejoice evermore, is my portion under the sun. My heart dissolves
with the goodness of God. Truly thou art unto me _a place of broad
rivers_, Isaiah xxxiii. Blessed be the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! A
stranger intermeddleth not with the happiness which I feel! The half
cannot be told. O, it is heaven upon earth! After several exercises of
faith, love and prayer, I lay down in peace. My heart is full; and yet
‘A point my good, a drop my store,
‘Eager I ask, and pant for more.’
“O how sweet is it to retire from the world; yea, even from converse
with the holiest Christians, to wait upon God alone; and to get closer
acquaintance with the blessed Jesus. Happy the man that can go to God
at any time, praying to him with faith and fervency. My God, all my
soul cries aloud for more of thy light and love. Manifest thyself more
fully within me!”
“Lord, I know not that there is any one living, that has greater
cause to love, and serve thee in truth, than myself; for thy ways of
love towards me, have been, and still are very wonderful. O how many
sins hast thou forgiven me? How many snares of the devil hast thou
broken, and delivered me from? How many pains and afflictions hast thou
supported me under? How many fears and sorrows hast thou from time to
time, banished from my heart? Thou hast given me also of thy gifts; and
with reverence I speak it, thou hast given me thy grace. Thou hast sent
me to preach thy word, and given me favour in the eyes of the people;
neither have I spent my strength in vain. I believe Lord thou hast
given me thyself, and that thou wilt give me in, and with thee, both
grace and glory!”
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