George Whitefield Quotes

English - Clergyman | December 16, 1714 - September 30, 1770

It is a poor sermon that gives no offense; that neither makes the hearer displeased with himself nor with the preacher.

George Whitefield

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The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard against all appearance of evil; to watch against the first risings in the heart to evil; and to have a guard upon our actions, that they may not be sinful, or so much as seem to be so.

George Whitefield

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We are immortal until our work on earth is done.

George Whitefield

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Mere heathen morality, and not Jesus Christ, is preached in most of our churches.

George Whitefield

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Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.

George Whitefield

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And now let me address all of you, high and low, rich and poor, one with another, to accept of mercy and grace while it is offered to you; Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation; and will you not accept it, now it is offered unto you?

George Whitefield

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To preach more than half an hour, a man should be an angel himself or have angels for hearers.

George Whitefield

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Nothing is more generally known than our duties which belong to Christianity; and yet, how amazing is it, nothing is less practiced?

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But he is unworthy the name of a minister of the gospel of peace, who is unwilling, not only to have his name cast out as evil, but also to die for the truths of the Lord Jesus.

George Whitefield

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O that unbelievers would learn of faithful Abraham, and believe whatever is revealed from God, though they cannot fully comprehend it! Abraham knew God commanded him to offer up his son, and therefore believed, notwithstanding carnal reasoning might suggest may objections.

George Whitefield

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Fight the good fight of faith, and God will give you spiritual mercies.

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O my brethren, my heart is enlarge towards you. I trust I feel something of that hidden, but powerful presence of Christ, whilst I am preaching to you.

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