The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 13 (of 32)Wesley, John
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 13 (of 32)
Wesley, John
Methodist Church; Theology -- Early works to 1800; Theology -- History -- 18th century
Thursday 27. Glory be to God, he discovers more and more of his love,
to me the unworthiest of his creatures. Yet, I doubt, I was not so
watchful as I ought, some part of this day. And I fear, I lay in bed
too long this morning. The Lord help me to use more violence to myself!
Monday, March 3. Glory be to God, I enjoy perfect peace amidst the
storms of an ungrateful world. In trials from the world, and trials
from them of my own houshold, he is my strong hold, to which I always
resort. Yet I find the company of the world a great burden, when I am
obliged to be with them in my business. I want power to reprove them
more. The Lord help me in this also!
Thursday 6. Glory be to God I am amazed when I think of his goodness
and my unworthiness. How did he bless me this evening at the room?
I found I was all light in the Lord. How pure has he made my heart
through faith! It is all of grace, free grace. This was a day of trial:
but, blessed be God it was no trial to _me_, because the Lord took off
the burden. Only I was concerned for their souls. Lord, save them, for
thy dear name sake!
Monday 10. Glory be to God for the blessings of this day. O how did
he bless me this evening? I wept to see the goodness of God in Christ
Jesus toward me and all poor sinners. I find indeed a busy foe. But his
grace is sufficient for me. I have my evidence still clear. The Lord
give me to pray always: make me thankful, keep me humble, and keep me
to the end!
Thursday 13. I was attacked with a light spirit to-day, which I dread
and abhor. And all the company was assaulted with it at the same time:
but the Lord sent us help in the time of need.
Friday 21. I rose to the preaching this morning, though my body
complained. Still, in the midst of trials, my desire is, to know more
of God and to live nearer to him. I had peace all this day, and power
to look to God, in all the hurry of my business. Glory be to his holy
name, for all is blessings, temporal and spiritual.
Sunday 23. I was much grieved at church, to hear people mocking God,
by saying what they do not believe, and what they will flatly deny, as
soon as they are out of church. It made me doubt, whether I ought to go
to church or not? But I considered, I am not to look to them: I am to
look to God only.
Monday 31. Blessed be God, that I am out of hell, that I have hope of
seeing him in glory, and that he gives me now to commune with him, even
as a man with his friend. Yet I want to be more watchful over my words.
I believe it is my privilege to speak no more words than are necessary,
and to the glory of God. The Lord pardon me for speaking amiss to-day,
and keep me every moment watching unto prayer!
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