Fire of Love: The Spirituality of John Wesley

by John Wesley

Known to most as the founder of Methodism and the author of some of our greatest hymns, John Wesley demonstrated in his life and work a determination to understand the will of God and to live according to it, which speaks to the concerns of Christians of any denomination. In his long and eventful life, his ever present combination of cheerful practicality, energy and spiritual search made him one of the most influential preachers of his time, often turning a mob intent on killing or injuring him into passionate supporters. Fire of Love is a distillation of Wesley's voluminous writings--prayers, sermons, journal entries, letters, meditations--showing the spiritual and personal adventure of a man whose thought and words speak to us as clearly and urgently today as to those who heard him two centuries ago.

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

John Wesley is recognized as the founder of Methodism. An acclaimed preacher, Wesley travelled extensively on horseback and drew large crowds for his outdoor sermons. A contemporary of William Wilberforce, Wesley was a strong voice opposing slavery in England and the United States. His influence upon modern Christianity can be seen by the large number of Methodist organizations in the Wesleyan tradition all over the world.