John Wesley in London - 25 September, 1761
from The Journal of John Wesley, page 273:
Friday, 25 (London).--We began, as usual, at four. A few days since, one who lived in known sin, finding heavy conviction broke away and ran out, she knew, not whither. She met one who offered her a shilling a week to come and take care of her child. She went gladly. The woman's husband hearing her stir between three and four began cursing and swearing bitterly. His wife said, "I wish thou wouldest go with her, and see if anything will do thee good." He did so. In the first hymn God broke his heart and he was in tears all the rest of the service. How soon did God recompense this poor woman … more >>
John Wesley, and Percy Livingstone Parker (ed.), The Journal of John Wesley (1951), p. 273. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1435063028928 accessed: 28 November, 2024
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hide composersA hymn | performed by Congregation |
Experience Information
Date/Time | 25 September, 1761 |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors, in public |
Notes
Wesley observes the response in a man in the congregation during the singing of a hymn.