In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for my salvation; and an assurance was given me, that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
I began to pray with all my might.... I then testified openly.... Then was I taught that peace and victory over sin are essential to faith in the Captain of our salvation.
The Journal of John Wesley, May 24, 1738
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