John Wesley
John Wesley
John Wesleywas an Anglican cleric and theologian who, with his brother Charles and fellow cleric George Whitefield, is credited with the foundation of Methodism. His work and writings also played a leading role in the development of the Holiness movement and Pentecostalism...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth28 June 1703
morning prayer voice
About three in the morning as we were continuing instant in prayer, the power of God came mightily upon us, insomuch that many cried out for exceeding joy, and many fell to the ground. As soon as we recovered a little from the awe and amazement at the presence of His Majesty, we broke out with one voice, 'We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.'
jesus interesting done
Until my work on this earth is done, I am immortal. But when my work for Christ is done ... I go to be with Jesus
world christ
Anything that cools my love for Christ is the world.
suffering conquer
Suffer all, and conquer all.
reading knowing giving
It cannot be that the people should grow in grace unless they give themselves to reading. A reading people will always be a knowing people.
generosity thieves may
[When I die] if I leave behind me ten pounds...you and all mankind [may] bear witness against me, that I have lived and died a thief and a robber.
giving purpose widows
Do you not know that God entrusted you with that money (all above what buys necessities for your families) to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to help the stranger, the widow, the fatherless; and, indeed, as far as it will go, to relieve the wants of all mankind? How can you, how dare you, defraud the Lord, by applying it to any other purpose?
love children heart
Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt, we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences.
men persistence devil
Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils. But if God be for you, who can be against you? Are all of them together stronger than God? O be not weary of well doing!
godly degrees kind
Employ whatever God has entrusted you with, in doing good, all possible good, in every possible kind and degree...
christian essence simplicity
Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.
prayer hands support
Bear up the hands that hang down, by faith and prayer; support the tottering knees. Have you any days of fasting and prayer? Storm the throne of grace and persevere therein, and mercy will come down.
hate heart men
Give me one hundred men who love only God with all their heart and hate only sin with all their heart and we will shake the gates of hell and bring in the kingdom of God in one generation.
heaven reign earth
Whosoever will reign with Christ in heaven, must have Christ reigning in him on earth