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TextA Discourse for the 4th Sunday after Easter, "On Faith;" John 16: 8-9
Archer, James, 1751-1834This sermon examines the virtue of faith, describing necessary qualities of faith including an unquestioning belief in God and actionable representations of one's faith.This sermon examines the virtue of faith, describing necessary qualities of faith including an unquestioning belief in God and actionable representations of one's faith. -
TextAin Sermon von stercke vnnd zuo nemen des glaubens vn[d] der liebe : Aus der Epistel S. Pauli zun Eypesernn
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546Summary: Sixth of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: Sixth of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love. -
TextEyn Sermon von stercke vnnd zuonemen des glaubens vnnd der liebe : Aus der Epistel S. Pauli zuon Eypesernn
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546Summary: Third of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.Date Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: Third of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love. -
Still imageL'Auto-da-fé, ou l'Acte de Foi et suplice des Condamnez
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A pair of engravings depicting condemned heretics performing an auto-da-fé, or act of faith, as penance prior to being burned at the stake during the Inquisition (top) and condemned heretics during the Inquisition being publically burnt at the stake (bottom).Date Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA pair of engravings depicting condemned heretics performing an auto-da-fé, or act of faith, as penance prior to being burned at the stake during the Inquisition (top) and condemned heretics during the Inquisition being publically burnt at the stake (bottom). -
TextLetter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.Date CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Jenny" Jane (Hilton) Barton [Shoreham]
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton urging her to be more open with him regarding her "trials" so that he can be more helpful in his advice and reminding her to always look to Jesus to be her guide. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Jenny" Jane (Hilton) Barton, York
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton encouraging her to fully devote herself to Chirist and be wary of the Devil's attempts to lead astray.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Hilton encouraging her to fully devote herself to Chirist and be wary of the Devil's attempts to lead astray. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Nancy" Ann Bolton
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Bristol
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Port Patrick
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Witney
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison expressing his love for her and stating that faith can allow her to overcome everything.A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison expressing his love for her and stating that faith can allow her to overcome everything. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah (Mallet) Boyce, Canterbury
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Mallet giving her advice on how to go about spreading the word of God.A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Mallet giving her advice on how to go about spreading the word of God. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Adam Clarke, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Weseley to Adam Clarke explaining that there is no need for a person to make a public announcement of a fault, only to admit it to their preacher.A letter from John Weseley to Adam Clarke explaining that there is no need for a person to make a public announcement of a fault, only to admit it to their preacher. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke advising her to continue praying and keeping the faith.A letter from John Wesley to Ann Loxdale Coke advising her to continue praying and keeping the faith. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Norwich
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell praising Blackwell's faith and explaining that he and Mr. Venn had reconciled.A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell praising Blackwell's faith and explaining that he and Mr. Venn had reconciled. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse [London]
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, Bradford
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse encouraging her to continue to confide in Mrs. Hutton regarding her trials and to take care that not only her physical, but also her spiritual, health remains well.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse encouraging her to continue to confide in Mrs. Hutton regarding her trials and to take care that not only her physical, but also her spiritual, health remains well. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, Hutton Rudby
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to his sister, Elizabeth, recounting a conversation they had and lamenting the lack of christian advisers in her life.A letter from John Wesley to his sister, Elizabeth, recounting a conversation they had and lamenting the lack of christian advisers in her life. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Emma Moon, Norwich
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball, Bradford
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball explaining that she should not assume that there is only one possible interpretation of a piece of scripture and that her experience of faith and meaning are just as valid works of God as another interpretation or experience.A letter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball explaining that she should not assume that there is only one possible interpretation of a piece of scripture and that her experience of faith and meaning are just as valid works of God as another interpretation or experience. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball advising her to keep her faith strong in the face of seemingly diminished returns on her efforts and congratulating her on her work to bring Miss Hartly back to the pursuit of faith.A letter from John Wesley to Hannah Ball advising her to keep her faith strong in the face of seemingly diminished returns on her efforts and congratulating her on her work to bring Miss Hartly back to the pursuit of faith. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Jane (Bisson) Cock (Jane Cork?)
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Jane (Bisson) Cock (Jane Cork?), Leeds
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) expressing happiness at hearing from her about her marriage and encouraging her to keep her faith.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) expressing happiness at hearing from her about her marriage and encouraging her to keep her faith. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Jane (Hilton) Barton, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion.A letter from Johnn Wesley to Jane Barton expressing happiness at having had the opportunity to visit her and praising her and her family for their faith and devotion. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Jane Bisson Cock (Jane Cork?), Dublin
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) congratulating her on her marriage, though expressing disapointment that she had not married one of the Methodist preachers.A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) congratulating her on her marriage, though expressing disapointment that she had not married one of the Methodist preachers. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Mary Bosanque Fletcher, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to share the "Instructions for Members of Religious Societies" and to use it as a guide in her own faith, thereby guiding her and others to salvation in Christ.A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to share the "Instructions for Members of Religious Societies" and to use it as a guide in her own faith, thereby guiding her and others to salvation in Christ. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Mr. Ashton, Dunbar
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being.A letter from John Wesley to a Mr. Ashton asking after his family and his well-being. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Mrs. Nuttal, Leeds
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal praising her dedication to pursuing her faith as a Christian and encouraging her to join the Methodists so that she may be better guided in her pursuit.A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal praising her dedication to pursuing her faith as a Christian and encouraging her to join the Methodists so that she may be better guided in her pursuit. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Mrs. Nuttal, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal discussing the spread of God's word abroad, encouraging her to continue her study of the scriptures, and urging her to care for her physical health as well.A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal discussing the spread of God's word abroad, encouraging her to continue her study of the scriptures, and urging her to care for her physical health as well. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Peter Garforth, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Peter Garforth assuring him that Wesley will send word if he finds a person meeting his qualifications and advising him against getting involved with a woman who ascribes to predestination.A letter from John Wesley to Peter Garforth assuring him that Wesley will send word if he finds a person meeting his qualifications and advising him against getting involved with a woman who ascribes to predestination. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Manchester
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley thanking her for sending him news of his brother, Charles', death and comforting her at the loss of her husband.A letter from John Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley thanking her for sending him news of his brother, Charles', death and comforting her at the loss of her husband. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, Blackburn
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley thanking her for sending an account of his brother, Charles', last words and encouraging her to keep her faith strong.A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley thanking her for sending an account of his brother, Charles', last words and encouraging her to keep her faith strong. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, London
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate. -
TextLetter from John Wesley to Thomas Greathead, London, [facsimile]
Wesley, John, 1703-1791A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Greathead encouraging him to be thankful for the blessings God has given him and to spread such goodness to others around him.A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Greathead encouraging him to be thankful for the blessings God has given him and to spread such goodness to others around him. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley, Chesterfield Street, [London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance.A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Margate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to [unaddressed], Chesterfield Street [London]
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828An unaddressed letter from Sarah Wesley expressing her belief that this is likely the last correspondence she will have with the recipient and that, since they are likely not to return England, she wishes to make it worth remembering. Sarah writes she thinks often of the recipient, wishing them happiness, reminding them not to turn away from the condition of the impoverished, and urging them to maintain their piety. She includes a post script asking the recipient to peruse, at least once, the book she has sent along with the letter.An unaddressed letter from Sarah Wesley expressing her belief that this is likely the last correspondence she will have with the recipient and that, since they are likely not to return England, she wishes to make it worth remembering. Sarah writes she thinks often of the recipient, wishing them happiness, reminding them not to turn away from the condition of the impoverished, and urging them to maintain their piety. She includes a post script asking the recipient to peruse, at least once, the book she has sent along with the letter. -
TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Hill, undated
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Miss Hill giving her advice on reflecting on challenges in life, confirming Lady Huntingdon's thoughts on Miss Chapman, and updating Miss Hill on the state of sermons at the chapel.A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Miss Hill giving her advice on reflecting on challenges in life, confirming Lady Huntingdon's thoughts on Miss Chapman, and updating Miss Hill on the state of sermons at the chapel. -
TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Thomas Powyes, undated
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings to Thomas Powys thanking him for his previous letter and expressing her expectation of the objections she faces.A letter from Selina Hastings to Thomas Powys thanking him for his previous letter and expressing her expectation of the objections she faces. -
TextLetter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to [Philip] Doddridge, undated
Huntingdon, Selina Hastings, Countess of, 1707-1791A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Doddridge thanking him for his concern for her health, telling him of a visit from a Mr. Jones who gave her much appreciated advice on maintaining her health.A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to Mr. Doddridge thanking him for his concern for her health, telling him of a visit from a Mr. Jones who gave her much appreciated advice on maintaining her health. -
TextSaint Augustine, Of the citie of God : with the learned comments of Io. Lodovicus Vives ...
Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430Summary: A philosophical work discussing issues of faith versus unbelief through the symbolism of two societies, "The City of God" and "The City of Man".Date Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: A philosophical work discussing issues of faith versus unbelief through the symbolism of two societies, "The City of God" and "The City of Man".