John Wesley books in order
Founder of the Methodist movement
- Lived
- 1703–1791
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 33
John Wesley published 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 26 other books, beginning with A Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1737). The best-known is Sermons on Several Occasions (1746).
Updated September 2026
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Sermons on Several Occasions
John Wesley's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament (1755)
A Survey of the Wisdom of God in the Creation (1763)
A Plain Account of Christian Perfection (1766)
A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the People Called Methodists (1779)
A Concise Ecclesiastical History (1781)
An Extract of the Life of the Late Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians (1812)
Poetry in order
Hymns and Sacred Poems (1739)
Other books in order
A Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1737)
Christian Perfection (1741)
Hymns on God's Everlasting Love (1741)
The Character of a Methodist (1742)
An Earnest Appeal to Men of Reason and Religion (1743)
The Nature, Design, and General Rules, of the United Societies (1743)
Scriptural Christianity (1744)
A Farther Appeal to Men of Reason and Religion (1745)
Hymns on the Lord's Supper (1745)
Modern Christianity (1745)
A Word of Advice to Saints and Sinners (1746)
Sermons on Several Occasions (1746)
Hymns for Those That Seek and Those That Have Redemption in the Blood of Jesus Christ (1747)
Primitive Physick (1747)
A Letter to a Friend, Concerning Tea (1748)
A Plain Account of the People Called Methodists (1749)
Predestination Calmly Considered (1752)
Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Intended for the Use of Real Christians (1753)
The Doctrine of Original Sin (1756)
Primitive Physic (1770)
The New Birth (1770)
The Works of the Rev. John Wesley (1771)
The Cure of Evil-speaking (1777)
A Pocket Hymn Book, for the Use of Christians of All Denominations (1785)
The Works (1800)
The Saint's Everlasting Rest
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 01 (of 32)
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The works of the Rev. John Wesley, Vol. 11 (of 32)
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About John Wesley
John Wesley was an English cleric, theologian, and evangelist who was a principal leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the ongoing independent Methodist movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Wesley FAQ
- How many books has John Wesley written?
- John Wesley published 6 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 26 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Wesley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sermons on Several Occasions.
- What is John Wesley's last book?
- A Concise Ecclesiastical History (1781).
- What is John Wesley's most famous book?
- Sermons on Several Occasions (1746) is John Wesley's most widely read book.
- Can I read John Wesley's books for free?
- Yes. 17 books by John Wesley are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.