| Author |
Wesley, John, 1703-1791 |
| Title |
The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 05 (of 32)
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: William Pine,1771.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 05 (of 32)" by John Wesley is a collection of religious writings likely produced in the 18th century. The volume focuses on various aspects of Christian devotion and perfection, emphasizing the importance of a life dedicated to God, prayer, and the imitation of Christ's life and teachings. It aims to guide readers toward achieving a deeper spiritual life and understanding of their faith. At the start of the volume, the author outlines the crucial role of constant prayer and devotion in a Christian's life, underlining the idea that true devotion is a state of the heart rather than merely performing external acts. Wesley addresses different aspects of devotion, such as the importance of aligning one's heart and life with God's will, and the need for genuine sincerity in prayer. Through various discussions on Christian living, he encourages readers to scrutinize their lives, inspiring them to strive for a transformative devotion that goes beyond habitual practices, ultimately seeking Christian perfection as a lifelong pursuit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Theology -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Methodist Church
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| Subject |
Theology -- History -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68742 |
| Release Date |
Aug 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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