
The Works of the Rev. John Wesley
An Extract from Mr. Law’sSERIOUS CALLTO A HOLY LIFE.
An extract from the Rev. Mr. Law’s LATER WORKS.
An Extract from Mr. Law’sSERIOUS ANSWER To Dr. Trapp’s Four Sermons, On the Sin, Folly, and Danger of being righteous over-much.
Some ANIMADVERSIONS upon
SHORT but SUFFICIENTCONFUTATION
This volume presents a mid‑18th‑century sermon that invites listeners to pause each day at the “ninth hour” for a focused moment of prayer and surrender. The speaker argues that true wisdom, holiness, and justice arise only when we align our actions with the divine will, describing virtue as conformity to that will and vice as its rejection. Throughout, the language is enriched by the transcriber’s careful notes—standardized punctuation, expanded abbreviations, and helpful footnotes—that make the historic text clear and approachable for modern ears.
The passage offers practical spiritual counsel, urging a cheerful acceptance of every circumstance as part of God’s providence. It frames gratitude not merely as patience but as an active, heartfelt response to the “wise physician” of divine care. Listeners will hear a blend of theological reflection and everyday encouragement, presented in a style that retains its original cadence while remaining intelligible thanks to the thoughtful editorial work.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (464K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Bristol: William Pine, 1771.
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)
Release date
2023-10-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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