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John Wesley (June 17, 1703 - March 2, 1791) was an influential British theologian and priest, one of the founders of the Methodist movement. Known for his work in popularizing and reforming Christianity, especially in America and Britain, Wesley emphasized the practice of personal faith and the improvement of moral living, which had a profound impact on the later Evangelical movement.

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“How is it more for the glory of God to save man irresistibly, than to save him as a free agent, by such grace as he may either concur or resist?”

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Author:John Wesley

“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.”

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Book:The Works of the Rev. John Wesley

Source: The Works of the Rev. John Wesley

“God's command to "pray without ceasing" is founded on the necessity we have of His grace to preserve the life of God in the soul, which can no more subsist one moment without it, than the body can without air.”

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Book:The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.

Source: The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.

“On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place to the grace and light of God and then form our resolutions, without being in any pain about what success they may have. In the greatest temptations, a single look to Christ, and the barely pronouncing his name, suffices to overcome the wicked one, so it be done with confidence and calmness of spirit.”

Source: The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.

“All outward means of grace, if separate from the spirit of God, cannot profit, or conduce, in any degree, either to the knowledge or love of God. All outward things, unless he work in them and by them, are in vain.”

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Author:John Wesley

“Before I can preach love, mercy, and grace, I must preach sin, Law, and judgment. Preach 90% Law and 10% grace.”

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Author:John Wesley

“The best helps to growth in grace are the ill usage, the affronts, and the losses which befall us. We should receive them with all thankfulness, as preferable to all others, were it only on this account, that our will has no part therein.”

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Book:A plain account of Christian perfection ... Eighteenth edition

Source: A plain account of Christian perfection ... Eighteenth edition

“One of the greatest evidences of God's love to those that love him is, to send them afflictions, with grace to bear them.”

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Book:The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.

Source: The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.

“Preach 90% Law and 10% grace.”

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Author:John Wesley

“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.”

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Book:The message of the Wesleys: a reader of instruction and devotion

Source: The message of the Wesleys: a reader of instruction and devotion

About the Author

Born: June 17, 1703
Died: March 2, 1791
Known for: Theologian
Quotes: 209

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The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A. M.Related source material

The Works of the Late Reverend John Wesley, A.M.: From the Latest London Edition with the Last Corrections of the Author, Comprehending Also Numerous Translations, Notes, and an Original Preface, EtcRelated source material

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