“The Spirit came pouring into their hearts, making them different beings, making them creatures who loved and willingly obeyed God. This change was simply the manifestation of the Spirit himself, his work in the heart.”[Luther’s “The Gift of the Holy Spirit” sermon on Acts 2]

* Martin Luther (1500s)

“... so many of you are a generation of triflers; triflers with God, with one another, and with your own souls. For…who of you is in any degree acquainted with the work of his Spirit, his supernatural work in the souls of men? … In the name of the Lord God Almighty, I ask, what religion are you of?” [Wesley’s “Scriptural Christianity” sermon to ministers and pastors]

* Martin Luther (1500s)

* John Wesley (1700s)

“There was a great open space in my heart and He just came in.”

* Martin Luther (1500s)

* John Wesley (1700s)

* Rachel Sizelove (Los Angeles, CA -- 1906)

“Then as it were, my heart began to expand, making room for the Holy Ghost to come in and occupy it.”

“I arose at 5:00 am, all my old nervous troubles and sickness gone. I felt so rested and well. My soul was basking in the heavenly sunlight of God’s eternal love.”

* Martin Luther (1500s)

* John Wesley (1700s)

* Rachel Sizelove (Los Angeles, CA -- 1906)

* Lillie Corum (Springfield, MO -- 1907)