--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have seen (as far as it can be seen)…" description: "\"I have seen (as far as it can be seen) many persons changed in a moment from the spirit of horror, fear, and despair to the spirit of hope, joy, peace;..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/john-wesley-1398_fear_i-have-seen-as-far-as-it-can-be-seen-man_893593.jpg" --- # I have seen (as far as it can be seen) many persons… ![“I have seen (as far as it can be seen) many persons changed in a moment from the spirit of horror, fear, and despair to the spirit of hope, joy, peace; and from sinful desires, till then reigning over them, to a pure desire of doing the will of God.” quote by John Wesley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/john-wesley-1398_fear_i-have-seen-as-far-as-it-can-be-seen-man_893593.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/john-wesley-1398_fear_i-have-seen-as-far-as-it-can-be-seen-man_893593.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a01/john-wesley-1398_fear_i-have-seen-as-far-as-it-can-be-seen-man_893593.jpg) > “I have seen (as far as it can be seen) many persons changed in a moment from the spirit of horror, fear, and despair to the spirit of hope, joy, peace; and from sinful desires, till then reigning over them, to a pure desire of doing the will of God.” [John Wesley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-wesley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A moment can shift a person from horror to hope, from sin to divine purpose. **In simple terms:** A single instant can change despair into hope and sin into purpose. Key Takeaway Seek moments that inspire spiritual renewal. Themes faith redemption hope Mood reverent encouraging Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - prayer groups - counseling - personal testimony Key Concepts theology psychology of conversion Questions to Reflect On - What triggers your spiritual shift? - How can you sustain newfound hope? 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