John Wesley

Methodist Founder English 1703 – 1791

Founder of Methodism; preached grace and holiness.

382 quotes

"The number of Methodists is increasing."
"All things are lawful; but are all things expedient?"
Wisdom
"I want to know one thing: the way to heaven."
Hope
"Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me."
Faith
"Whoever you are in Christ, remember you have an infinite God to go to."
Faith
"Let all thy dealings with thy neighbor be exact, just, and reasonable."
Justice
"Surely this is not impossible or difficult; with a little care and attention one may avoid it."
"There is no happiness without holiness."
Happiness
"It is not your business to succeed, but to do right."
"Your responsibility is not to change the world, but to live righteously within it."
"Be present to those you love."
Love
"Sanctification is not the work of a moment, but of a lifetime."
Perseverance
"I look upon the world as my parish."
"Methodism is the completion of Protestantism."
History
"I cannot forbear to declare that I know God to be true."
Truth
"All is possible with God."
Faith
"That God has the whole world in His hand brings comfort."
Hope
"Unwillingness to change is the seed of all unhappiness."
Change
"Grief is the price we pay for love."
Love
"The great foundation of true religion is humility."
"Let us remedy the evils we have power to remedy."
Justice
"I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, and Christ alone, for salvation."
Faith
"Avoid every appearance of evil."
"Be diligent in your work and you shall never want."
Work
"God loves every man with an infinite love."
Love
"A day without a goal is a day wasted."
Motivation
"The more we pray the more we love; the more we love the more we pray."
Faith
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."
Kindness
"Time lost is lost forever."
Time
"Not a single event happens without God's knowledge."
Faith