Wesley Corpus

5. Why should you be averse to universal holiness, -- the same thing under another name Why should you entertain any prejudice against this, or look upon it with apprehension whether you understand by that term the being inwardly conformed to the whole image and will of God, or an outward behaviour in every point suitable to that conformity. Can you conceive anything more amiable than this anything more desirable Set prejudice aside, and surely you will desire to see it diffused over all the earth. 6. Is perfection (to vary the expression) the being "sanctified throughout in spirit, soul, and body" What lover of God and man can be averse to this, or entertain frightful apprehension of it Is it not, in your best moments, your desire to be all of a piece -- all consistent with yourself -- all faith, all meekness, and all love And suppose you were once possessed of this glorious liberty, would not you wish to continue therein -- to be preserved "blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" 7. For what cause should you that are children of God be averse to, or afraid of, presenting yourselves, your souls and bodies, as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God -- to God your Creator, your Redeemer, your Sanctifier Can anything be more desirable than this entire self-dedication to him And is it not your wish that all mankind should unite in this "reasonable service" Surely no one can be averse to this, without being and enemy to all mankind. 8. And why should you be afraid of, or averse to, what is naturally implied in this; namely, the offering up all our thoughts, and words, and actions, as a spiritual sacrifice to God, acceptable to him through the blood and intercession of his well-beloved Son. Surely you cannot deny that this is good and profitable to men, as well as pleasing to God. Should you not then devoutly pray that both you and all mankind may thus worship him in spirit and in truth