I learned more about Christianity from my mother than from all the theologians of England.
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Not Asked to Preach – John Wesley
From the journals of John Wesley:
- Sunday a.m., May 5 – Preached in St. Ann’s; was asked not to come back any more.
- Sunday p.m., May 5 – Preached at St. John’s; deacons said, ‘Get out and stay out.’
- Sunday a.m., May 12 – Preached at St. Jude’s; can’t go back there either.
- Sunday p.m., May 12 – Preached at St. George’s; kicked out again.
- Sunday a.m., May 19 – Preached at St. Somebody Else’s; deacons called a special meeting and said I couldn’t return.
- Sunday p.m., May 19 – Preached on the street; kicked off the street.
- Sunday a.m., May 26 – Preached out in a meadow; chased out of meadow when a bull was turned loose during the service.
- Sunday a.m., June 2 – Preached out at the edge of town; kicked off the highway.
- Sunday p.m., June 2 – Afternoon service, preached in pasture; 10,000 people came.
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Don’t let money have a place in your heart – John Wesley
When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart.
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Prayer – John Wesley
Prayer is where the action is.
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What is its eternity value? – John Wesley
I value all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.
– John Wesley –
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Money In the Heart – John Wesley
When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart.
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Methodists Cease to Exist? – John Wesley
I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out.
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With Eternity in View – John Wesley
I desire to have both heaven and hell ever in my eye, while I stand on this isthmus of life, between two boundless oceans.
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Comprehending God – John Wesley
Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.
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