The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 02 (of 32)

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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 02 (of 32)

by John Wesley

EN·~8 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

THE WORKS OF THE Rev. JOHN WESLEY

1:49
2

SERMON XVII. THE CIRCUMCISION OF THE HEART. Rom. ii. 29.

25:37
3

SERMON XVIII. THE MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH. John iii. 8.

26:19
4

SERMON XIX. THE GREAT PRIVILEGE OF THOSE THAT ARE BORN OF GOD. 1 John iii. 9.

24:25
5

SERMON XX. THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah xxiii. 6.

29:58
6

SERMON XXI. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse I. Matt. v. 1, 2, 3, 4.

36:11
7

SERMON XXII. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse II. Matt. v. 5, 6, 7.

38:56
8

SERMON XXIII. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse III. Matt. v. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

39:48
9

SERMON XXIV. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse IV. Matt. v. 13, 14, 15, 16.

38:19
10

SERMON XXV. UPON OUR LORD’S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Discourse V. Matt. v. 17, 18, 19, 20.

42:02

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

John Wesley

John Wesley

1703–1791

An Anglican priest and tireless preacher, he became the leading figure behind the Methodist movement and helped reshape English-speaking Protestantism. His sermons, journals, and practical spiritual advice still speak with unusual energy and clarity.

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