The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... Christ , that I knew not how the time passed away . ' ' I shall wonder , ' said Mrs. Hill , ' if our Tutor does not turn Methodist by and by . ' ' Methodist ! Madam , ' said he , ' pray what is that ? ' She replied , ' Why , the ...
... Christ , that I knew not how the time passed away . ' ' I shall wonder , ' said Mrs. Hill , ' if our Tutor does not turn Methodist by and by . ' ' Methodist ! Madam , ' said he , ' pray what is that ? ' She replied , ' Why , the ...
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... Christ , I have wasted my time in fighting against sin by the dim light of my reason , and the mere use of the means of grace ; as if the means would do me good without the blessing and power of God . I fear my knowledge of Christ is ...
... Christ , I have wasted my time in fighting against sin by the dim light of my reason , and the mere use of the means of grace ; as if the means would do me good without the blessing and power of God . I fear my knowledge of Christ is ...
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... Christ . So I went but still 5. " I was now beat out of all my strong - holds . I felt my helplessness , and lay at the feet of Christ . I cried , though coldly , yet I believe sincerely , ' Save me , Lord , as a brand snatched out of ...
... Christ . So I went but still 5. " I was now beat out of all my strong - holds . I felt my helplessness , and lay at the feet of Christ . I cried , though coldly , yet I believe sincerely , ' Save me , Lord , as a brand snatched out of ...
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... Christ's gracious promises to his church . He must , and certainly will , come at the time appointed ; for he is not slack , as some men count slackness ; and although he would have all to come to repentance , yet he has not forgot to ...
... Christ's gracious promises to his church . He must , and certainly will , come at the time appointed ; for he is not slack , as some men count slackness ; and although he would have all to come to repentance , yet he has not forgot to ...
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... Christ , my prayers would avail much ; and the lukewarmness of my brethren would not increase my guilt , as being myself an instance of that coldness of love which puts me upon interceding for them . 66 Though I speak of lukewarmness ...
... Christ , my prayers would avail much ; and the lukewarmness of my brethren would not increase my guilt , as being myself an instance of that coldness of love which puts me upon interceding for them . 66 Though I speak of lukewarmness ...
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