The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 01 (of 32)

A sweeping collection of early sermons, this volume gathers the Rev. John Wesley’s preaching from the late 1760s into a single, thoughtfully edited work. The author explains his ambition to bring together previously scattered tracts, arranging them by theme so that each address dialogues with the others. Along the way he corrects printing errors, refines language, and sometimes reshapes the sense of his original words, offering a glimpse into the careful revision process of an 18th‑century theologian.

Listeners will hear Wesley’s earnest desire to speak plainly to “serious and candid” readers, as he tackles practical and controversial matters of faith with both scriptural grounding and rational inquiry. The edition includes helpful transcriber notes—clarifying archaic spelling, highlighting passages the author deemed especially noteworthy, and providing footnotes that illuminate historical references—making the historic sermons accessible without sacrificing their original vigor.