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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32)John Wesley

The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32)

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"The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32)" by John Wesley is a religious treatise written in the 18th century. This volume consists of essays and theological discussions focusing on Christian spirituality and moral conduct, placing a strong emphasis on the principles of faith, self-denial, and the pursuit of a godly life. The opening of this volume presents a detailed overview of its contents, which include teachings on Christian prudence, the fear of man, and reflections on conduct in life, all grounded in biblical principles. The text integrates exhortations for the reader to maintain a good conscience, to love Jesus above all earthly ties, and to embrace the burdens of life as a pathway to spiritual growth and understanding. Wesley encourages readers to seek divine comfort as the ultimate source of peace, presenting the idea that true joy and fulfilment come from selflessness and the love of God, rather than from worldly attachments or the opinions of others.

The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32), by John Wesley. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #73353.

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78 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter VI: Of the joy of a good conscience289 words
  2. 2.Chapter VII: Of the love of Jesus250 words
  3. 3.Chapter VIII: Of familiar friendship with Jesus521 words
  4. 4.Chapter IX: Of the want of all comfort532 words
  5. 5.Chapter X: Of thankfulness for the grace of God440 words
  6. 6.Chapter XI: That there are few who love the cross of Christ376 words
  7. 7.Chapter XII: Of the royal way of the holy cross1,197 words
  8. 8.Chapter I: Of the inward speech of Christ unto a faithful soul194 words
  9. 9.Chapter II: That truth speaketh inwardly, without noise of words302 words
  10. 10.Chapter III542 words
  11. 11.Chapter IV: That we ought to live in truth and humility before God405 words
  12. 12.Chapter V: Of the wonderful effects of divine love683 words
  13. 13.Chapter VI: Of a proof of a true lover273 words
  14. 14.Chapter VII: That grace is to be guarded by humility384 words
  15. 15.Chapter VIII259 words
  16. 16.Chapter IX: That it is a sweet thing to despise the world, and serve God410 words
  17. 17.Chapter X: That the desires of our hearts are to be examined365 words
  18. 18.Chapter XI344 words
  19. 19.Chapter XII467 words
  20. 20.Chapter XIII: That true comfort is to be sought in God alone178 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIV: That all our care is to be cast on God252 words
  22. 22.Chapter XV: Of suffering injuries; and who is proved to be truly patient480 words
  23. 23.Chapter XVI: That we are to rest in God above all his gifts and benefits636 words
  24. 24.Chapter XVII: Of the remembrance of the manifold benefits of God403 words
  25. 25.Chapter XVIII: Of four things that bring much peace462 words
  26. 26.Chapter XIX: Of avoiding curious enquiry into the life of others194 words
  27. 27.Chapter XX: Wherein firm peace of heart and true profiting consisteth297 words
  28. 28.Chapter XXI227 words
  29. 29.Chapter XXII346 words
  30. 30.Chapter XXIII: How we ought to call upon God, and bless him in tribulation235 words
  31. 31.Chapter XXIV: Of craving the divine aid, and confidence of recovering grace352 words
  32. 32.Chapter XXV510 words
  33. 33.Chapter XXVI311 words
  34. 34.Chapter XXVII277 words
  35. 35.Chapter XXVIII405 words
  36. 36.Chapter XXIX404 words
  37. 37.Chapter XXX: That our peace is not to be placed in men204 words
  38. 38.Chapter XXXI: Against vain knowledge259 words
  39. 39.Chapter XXXII: Of putting our trust in God when we are evil spoken of212 words
  1. 40.Chapter XXXIII: Of eternity, and the shortness of this life334 words
  2. 41.Chapter XXXIV368 words
  3. 42.Chapter XXXV806 words
  4. 43.Chapter XXXVI: That a man ought to esteem himself not worthy of any comfort356 words
  5. 44.Chapter XXXVII: Of the different motions of nature and grace680 words
  6. 45.Chapter XXXVIII: Of the corruption of nature, and efficacy of Divine grace244 words
  7. 46.Chapter XXXIX: That we ought to deny ourselves and imitate Christ305 words
  8. 47.Chapter XL255 words
  9. 48.Chapter XLI: Of searching the secret judgments of God158 words
  10. 49.Chapter XLII: That all our hope and trust is to be fixed in God alone492 words
  11. 50.Book IV83 words
  12. 51.Chapter I: With how great reverence Christ ought to be received1,006 words
  13. 52.Chapter II689 words
  14. 53.Chapter III: That it is profitable to communicate often423 words
  15. 54.Chapter IV532 words
  16. 55.Chapter V: Of the examining our conscience, and purpose of amendment271 words
  17. 56.Chapter VI273 words
  18. 57.Chapter VII546 words
  19. 58.Chapter IX1,095 words
  20. 59.Chapter X472 words
  21. 60.Chapter XI247 words
  22. 61.Chapter XII304 words
  23. 62.Chapter XIII296 words
  24. 63.Chapter XIV: Of fervent love, and vehement desire to receive Christ393 words
  25. 64.Chapter I4,008 words
  26. 65.Chapter II2,628 words
  27. 66.Chapter III1,031 words
  28. 67.Chapter IV1,561 words
  29. 68.Chapter V4,435 words
  30. 69.Chapter I: Of the nature and causes of the fear of man487 words
  31. 70.Chapter II: Of the signs and effects of the fear of man975 words
  32. 71.Chapter III: Of the mischiefs caused by the fear of man1,086 words
  33. 72.Chapter IV: Of the excuses that are usually made for the fear of man3,487 words
  34. 73.Chapter V: Of the means whereby we may be delivered from the fear of man3,432 words
  35. 74.Chapter VI: Of Christian discretion1,187 words
  36. 75.Chapter VII (1)8,815 words
  37. 76.Chapter VII (2)8,910 words
  38. 77.Chapter VII (3)8,797 words
  39. 78.Chapter VII (4)3,262 words