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John Wesley
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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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 04 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 07 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 06 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 01 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 02 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 05 (of 32)
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Thoughts upon slavery
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 08 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 09 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 03 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 15 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 10 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 12 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 14 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 13 (of 32)
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About the author
Born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, in 1703, John Wesley was educated at Oxford and ordained in the Church of England. Alongside his brother Charles, he became a leading figure in the religious revival that grew into Methodism, while still seeing himself for much of his life as an Anglican priest.
Wesley is remembered not only as a preacher but also as a prolific writer. His journals, sermons, letters, and devotional works reached a wide audience, and his open-air preaching carried his message far beyond church walls. He traveled extensively, organized small religious societies, and became known for combining discipline, compassion, and a strong sense that faith should shape daily life.
He died in London in 1791, but his influence spread widely after his lifetime. For readers today, Wesley remains an important voice in Christian history: energetic, practical, and deeply concerned with personal holiness, social responsibility, and the life of ordinary people.