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John Wesley on Entire Sanctification - Wesleyan (Psalm 51:10)

Source: John Wesley51 words

"'Create in me a clean heart'—this is the prayer for entire sanctification. Not merely forgiveness but cleansing, not just pardon but purity. God can create a heart free from the dominion of sin, a heart wholly devoted to love. Ask boldly; expect fully; receive gratefully." — John Wesley. Wesleyan: entire sanctification.

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sanctificationcleansingpuritydevotionlove

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Psalm 51:10

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