The three parts
In speaking on these words, I shall, with the help of God, do three things. First, describe the sleepers to whom they are spoken. Second, press the exhortation: Awake, you that sleep, and arise from the dead. Third, explain the promise made to those who do awake and arise. Christ shall give you light.
1771 text
Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
IN discoursing on these words, I shall, with the help of God,
First, Describe the sleepers to whom they are spoken.
Secondly, Enforce the exhortation, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead. And,
Thirdly, Explain the promise made to such as do awake and arise; Christ shall give thee light.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 3 in the 1771 Works. Charles Wesley preached it at Oxford, 4 April 1742. Ephesians 5:14.
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