The Works of the Rev. John Wesley. ...Printed at the Conference-Office, ... by John Jones, agent: sold by Thomas Blanchard, ... and at the Methodist preaching houses in town or country., 1809 |
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... things which you knew not ; or at least , unkindly , putting the worst construction on things of a doubtful nature , and setting what perhaps was not strictly right , in the very worst light it would bear . Whereas ( in my apprehension ) ...
... things which you knew not ; or at least , unkindly , putting the worst construction on things of a doubtful nature , and setting what perhaps was not strictly right , in the very worst light it would bear . Whereas ( in my apprehension ) ...
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... things ) of many facts and conversations that passed between us , in the same order of time as they occurred ; and ... thing ; labouring every where to speak consistently with that deep sense which is settled in my heart , That you are ...
... things ) of many facts and conversations that passed between us , in the same order of time as they occurred ; and ... thing ; labouring every where to speak consistently with that deep sense which is settled in my heart , That you are ...
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... things ; harmlessness , using the means of grace , and doing good , as it is called ; that is , helping our neighbours , chiefly by giving alms . Accordingly , by a religious man is commonly meant , one that is honest , just , and fair ...
... things ; harmlessness , using the means of grace , and doing good , as it is called ; that is , helping our neighbours , chiefly by giving alms . Accordingly , by a religious man is commonly meant , one that is honest , just , and fair ...
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... things which make for their peace , it was some time since proposed to build a house in Kingswood ; and after many foreseen and unforeseen difficulties , in June last the foundation was laid . The ground made choice of was in the middle ...
... things which make for their peace , it was some time since proposed to build a house in Kingswood ; and after many foreseen and unforeseen difficulties , in June last the foundation was laid . The ground made choice of was in the middle ...
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... things which were past , and reflect- ing how many that came after me were preferred before me , I opened my Testament on those words ( O may I never let them slip ) What shall we say then ? That the Gentiles , which followed not after ...
... things which were past , and reflect- ing how many that came after me were preferred before me , I opened my Testament on those words ( O may I never let them slip ) What shall we say then ? That the Gentiles , which followed not after ...
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Page 233 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 387 - Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near...
Page 120 - Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Page 375 - If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye: for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Page 173 - He that is a hireling, and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, beholdeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf snatcheth them, and scattereth them : he fleeth because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
Page 443 - PRAISE the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our GOD ; yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem, and gather together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart, and giveth medicine to heal their sickness.
Page 272 - Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we ? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.
Page 114 - The LORD preserve him, and keep him alive, that he may be blessed upon earth : and deliver not Thou him into the will of his enemies. 3 The LORD comfort him, when he lieth sick upon his bed : make Thou all his bed in his sickness.
Page 120 - Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5.
Page 212 - What evil have I done? Which of you all have I wronged in word or deed ? ' and continued speaking for above a quarter of an hour, till my voice suddenly failed. 1 hen the floods began to lift up their voice again, many crying out, ' Bring him away ! Bring him away ! ' In the meantime my strength and my voice returned, and I broke out aloud into prayer.