The Wesley, John 1703-1791 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 07 (of 32)" by John Wesley is a collection of spiritual writings likely composed during the 18th century. This volume continues Wesley's exploration of Christian theology, focusing on the nature of prayer, the relationship between humanity and God, and the call to spiritual awakening and transformation. It serves as both a theological guide and a call to deeper spiritual life for its readers. At the start of this work, Wesley discusses the state of humanity as “asleep” to the spiritual truths of existence, emphasizing that life should be an earnest pursuit of divine communion rather than a distraction with worldly cares. He argues that the essence of salvation and true fulfillment lies in establishing a continuous sense of prayer and desire for God’s presence within oneself. Wesley introduces dialogues that highlight the struggle between worldly desires and the spiritual yearnings of the soul, encouraging readers to awaken to their spiritual potential and the transformative power of Christ. Through compelling imagery and lessons, he urges individuals to seek a genuine relationship with God characterized by humility and a fervent spirit of prayer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-03-25 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) Originally published: Bristol: William Pine, 1771 Theology -- Early works to 1800 Methodist Church Theology -- History -- 18th century BX Bristol: William Pine, 1771 https://archive.org/details/worksofrevjohnwe7wesl https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73261 https://archive.org/details/worksofrevjohnwe7wesl https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73261 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134708.0 73261