
THE WORKS OF THE Rev. JOHN WESLEY
SERMON XVII. THE CIRCUMCISION OF THE HEART. Rom. ii. 29.
SERMON XVIII. THE MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH. John iii. 8.
SERMON XIX. THE GREAT PRIVILEGE OF THOSE THAT ARE BORN OF GOD. 1 John iii. 9.
SERMON XX. THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah xxiii. 6.
SERMON XXI. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse I. Matt. v. 1, 2, 3, 4.
SERMON XXII. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse II. Matt. v. 5, 6, 7.
SERMON XXIII. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse III. Matt. v. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
SERMON XXIV. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse IV. Matt. v. 13, 14, 15, 16.
SERMON XXV. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse V. Matt. v. 17, 18, 19, 20.
This volume gathers the sermons of an influential 18th‑century preacher whose ideas helped shape modern Methodism. The text has been carefully transcribed, with archaic spelling and punctuation preserved but clarified for today's listeners. You’ll hear the rhythm of a sermon delivered in a time when religious language was both poetic and polemical.
In the opening address, the speaker explores what he calls the “circumcision of the heart,” arguing that true devotion is measured by inner transformation rather than external rites. He draws on scripture to illustrate how humility, faith, hope, and charity constitute the mark of a renewed soul. The language is dense yet rewarding, inviting listeners to pause and consider how spiritual renewal is still a challenge today.
Supplementary notes appear throughout, explaining old abbreviations, offering modern equivalents, and flagging passages the author highlighted as especially important. These tools make the historic text approachable without stripping away its original flavor. The result is an immersive listening experience that brings a landmark work of Christian thought into the present.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (474K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by 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)
Release date
2020-10-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1703–1791
An Anglican clergyman and tireless preacher, he helped spark the movement that became Methodism and left a lasting mark on English-speaking Christianity. His sermons, journals, and letters still stand out for their energy, clarity, and practical focus on everyday faith.
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