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“with all prayer (Eph. 6:18)" All sorts of prayer- public, private, mental, vocal. Do not be diligent in one kind of prayer and negligent in others... let us use all.”

Quote by John Wesley

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John Wesley
John Wesley

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. more

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