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
Tuesday, April 1. This has been a day of blessed humiliation to my
soul, on account of my past life. I stand amazed at the goodness of God
toward me. Blessed be his name, for giving me this evenness of mind.
But I have need, to come out of myself more, and to rely more on Christ:
the Lord increase my faith, and enable me so to do!
Friday 11. Blessed be God, for the peace I still enjoy amidst a world
of business: But I want to sink down continually into the depths of
humble love. I have not to-day so much comfort as I often enjoy. But
I can rely upon my God: and I can appeal to him, it is my one care, to
please him in all things.
Sunday 13. Glory be to God, for a peace that passeth all understanding.
But I have not felt so much of his quickning power to-day as in
time past. I have examined myself, and besought the Lord to shew me,
if there was any evil in me. I do not find any; and it came to me,
_Stand still, and see the salvation of God_. I have a solid peace: and
though I have not so much liveliness in duty as usual, yet I find more
watchfulness over my words and actions. But still how short am I of
what I would be?
Sunday 20. Blessed be God, for giving me a resigned will, in the
hour of trial. It has been expected these three days, that every
moment would be the last with my dear little boy. Yet he keeps my
mind in perfect peace. But the enemy is very busy, accusing me of
hard-heartedness, for not weeping more. However, I am kept in the fire
and in the water. And the Lord prepare me for whatever I have to go
through!
*Friday 25. I am at present much fatigued in body, and very low in
spirits. The Lord was pleased to take my dear little _George_ to
himself on Wednesday morning. He supported me in a wonderful manner:
but I have found the trial nearer to-day than ever. The Lord grant I
may not grieve his holy Spirit! And whatever thy purer eyes have seen
amiss in me already, cover with the mantle of forgiving love! May we
humble ourselves under thy mighty hand! May it be a means of pressing
us closer to thee! And may we follow on, to meet our dear infants, in
the upper and better world!
Saturday 26. Glory be to God, that I am still on praying ground. His
grace is still sufficient for me, though I find a trying world, and a
tempting enemy: sometimes I feel my child very near. The Lord pardon me,
if it is wrong! Give me more of the life and power of God in my soul,
and keep me from a dead form of religion!
Sunday 27. Since last night, I have been in heaviness through
temptations against my husband. O Lord, be pleased to disperse the
cloud and shine on thy own work! Besides, we have been exposed to-day,
to the company of carnal friends. Lord, pardon our backwardness in
reproving, and give us more courage for God, and make us thankful, that
he hath made us to differ and give me more of that fire of love in my
heart!
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