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Last updated on December 19, 2024.

John William Fletcher was a Swiss-born English divine and Methodist leader. Of French Huguenot stock, he was born in Nyon in Vaud, Switzerland. Fletcher emigrated to England in 1750 and there he became an Anglican vicar. He began to work with John Wesley, becoming a key interpreter of Wesleyan theology in the 18th century and one of Methodism's first great theologians. Fletcher was renowned in Britain for his piety and generosity; when asked if he had any needs, he responded, "...I want nothing but more grace."

September 12, 1729 - August 14, 1785

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Calamity is man's true touchstone.

John William Fletcher

To work a fell revenge a man's a fool, if not instructed in a woman's school.

John William Fletcher

The place that does Contain my books, the best companions, is To me a glorious court, where hourly I Converse with the, old sages and philosophers; And sometimes for variety, I confer With kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels; Calling their victories, if unjustly got, Unto a strict account; and in my fancy, Deface their ill-plac'd statutes.

John William Fletcher

The sins we do, people behold with optics, Which shew them ten times more than common vices, And often multiply them.

John William Fletcher

"Should I comfort those who do not mourn?" Some preachers are too quick and too willing to hand out pardons to sinners who do not mourn over their crimes!

John William Fletcher

Vice gets more in this vicious world than piety.

John William Fletcher

Fanaticism is the child of false zeal and of superstition, the father of intolerance and of persecution.

John William Fletcher

Deeds, not words shall speak to me.

John William Fletcher

Leap hearts to lips, and in our kisses meet.

John William Fletcher

Come landlord fill a flowing bowl until it does run over, Tonight we will all merry be--tomorrow we'll get sober.

John William Fletcher