Charles Wesley Quotes
Charles Wesley's sermon emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer, humility, and serving others, and calls us to live a life that reflects God's love and power.
In his sermon, Charles Wesley emphasizes the joy and triumph of Christ's resurrection, calling on both men and angels to celebrate this victory. He highlights the reconciliation between God and sinners, the power of faith, and the enduring strength of the Gospel Church. Wesley encourages believers to maintain a fervent prayer life and to do good in every possible way, while also reflecting on the sweetness of Jesus' love. He reminds us that true Christian character is demonstrated through meekness and patience in the face of adversity.
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Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply.
Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born king." Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
God buries His workmen but carries on His work
God is gone up on high with a triumphant noise.
A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify: A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky.
I shall be satisfied with Thy likeness-satisfied, satisfied.
See the Gospel Church secure, And founded on a Rock! All her promises are sure; Her bulwarks who can shock? Count her every precious shrine; Tell, to after-ages tell, Fortified by power divine, The Church can never fail.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.
To God your every Want In instant Prayer display, Pray always; Pray, and never faint; Pray, without ceasing, Pray.
In Fellowship; alone To God, with Faith, draw near, Approach His Courts, besiege His Throne With all the power of Prayer.
Keep from me Thy loveliest creature, till I prove Jesus' love infinitely sweeter.
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.
The person who bears and suffers evils with meekness and silence, is the sum of a Christian man.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Resurrection of Christ
- A. A triumph over death and sin
- B. A call to rejoice and sing
- II. Faith and Trust
- A. Faith sees the promise and looks to God alone
- B. Faith laughs at impossibilities and trusts in God's power
- III. The Power of Prayer
- A. Prayer is the key to instant gratification of our wants
- B. Prayer is essential for a strong and vibrant faith
- IV. The Importance of Humility
- A. We should be content with being little and unknown
- B. We should be prized and loved by God alone
- V. The Call to Serve
- A. We should do all the good we can, by all means we can
- B. We should suffer evils with meekness and silence
Key Quotes
“God buries His workmen but carries on His work” — Charles Wesley
“Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn” — Charles Wesley
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — Charles Wesley
Application Points
- We should trust in God's power and promise, even in the face of impossibilities.
- Prayer is essential for a strong and vibrant faith, and should be a regular part of our lives.
- We should strive to live a humble and contented life, prized and loved by God alone.