John Wesley

Birth: 1853-08-02 , Georgetown

Death: 1938-06-10 , Elwood

John Wesley (1703-1791) was an English Anglican cleric and theologian who became a central figure in the Methodist movement. Along with his brother Charles, he founded Methodism, a movement that emphasized personal religious experience, holiness, and the importance of charitable works. Wesley's preaching and writings had a profound impact on evangelical Christianity.

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Slovenliness is no part of religion; that neither this, nor any text of Scripture, condemns neatness of apparel. Certainly this is a duty, not a sin. “Cleanliness is, indeed, next to godliness.”

Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can.

I rode over the mountains to Huddersfield. A wilder people I never saw in England. The men, women, and children filled the streets as we rode along, and appeared just ready to devour us.

Though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry.

I look upon all the world as my parish.

I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.

I went to America to convert the Indians; but oh, who shall convert me?

Cleanliness is, indeed, next to godliness.

I design plain truth for plain people.

The Gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness.

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John Wesley was born in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England, on June 17, 1703. He attended Christ Church, Oxford, where, with his brother Charles and George Whitefield, he formed the 'Holy Club' for methodical study of the Bible and Christian living. After a missionary period in Georgia, he returned to England and began preaching in the open air. Wesley's message of salvation by faith and the possibility of Christian perfection resonated with many people, leading to the formation of Methodist congregations. He traveled tirelessly throughout Great Britain and Ireland, preaching thousands of sermons and organizing the movement's expansion. Wesley was also a prolific writer, publishing sermons, tracts, and an edition of his 'Journals'. He died in London on March 2, 1791, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Christianity.