![]() | I. |
![]() | II. |
![]() | III. |
![]() | IV. |
![]() | V. |
![]() | VI. |
![]() | VII. |
![]() | VIII. |
![]() | IX. |
![]() | X. |
![]() | XI. |
![]() | XII. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() | I. |
![]() | II. |
![]() | III. |
![]() | IV. |
![]() | V. |
![]() | VI. |
![]() | VII. |
![]() | VIII. |
![]() | IX. |
![]() | X. |
![]() | XI. |
![]() | XII. |
![]() | XIII. |
![]() | XIV. |
![]() | XV. |
![]() | XVI. |
![]() | XVII. |
![]() | XVIII. |
![]() | XIX. |
![]() | XX. |
![]() | XXI. |
![]() | XXII. |
![]() | XXIII. |
![]() | XXIV. |
![]() | XXV. |
![]() | XXVI. |
![]() | XXVII. |
2984. |
2985. |
2986. |
2987. |
2988. |
2989. |
2990. |
2991. |
2992. |
2993. |
2994. |
2995. |
2996. |
2997. |
2998. |
2999. |
3000. |
3001. |
3002. |
3003. |
3004. |
3005. |
3006. |
3007. |
3008. |
3009. |
3010. |
![]() | XXVIII. |
![]() | XIII. |
![]() | CHAPTER VI. The poetical works of John and Charles Wesley | ![]() |
1264.
[What is the proof of perfect love?]
Every tree is known by his own fruit.
—vi. 44.
What is the proof of perfect love?
Assertions bold that “I am he
Whom God assures I cannot move,
And sin is all destroy'd in me”?
No pompous words the tokens are:
Words are but leaves, and not the fruit:
The leaves may spread, and flourish fair,
While nature's pride is at the root.
Assertions bold that “I am he
Whom God assures I cannot move,
And sin is all destroy'd in me”?
No pompous words the tokens are:
Words are but leaves, and not the fruit:
The leaves may spread, and flourish fair,
While nature's pride is at the root.
157
Great words an evil tree may bear:
Partners of real holiness
By purity of life declare,
By deeds their perfect love confess:
True goodness grows on a good tree,
Meekness which no affront can move;
Patience, conceal'd humility,
And all the fruits of silent love.
Partners of real holiness
By purity of life declare,
By deeds their perfect love confess:
True goodness grows on a good tree,
Meekness which no affront can move;
Patience, conceal'd humility,
And all the fruits of silent love.
![]() | CHAPTER VI. The poetical works of John and Charles Wesley | ![]() |