The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... Christ . In short , the Editor believes that he has pursued the best plan which he could have chosen in order to trace ... Christian doctrine , nevertheless , they could not close their eyes to the uncommon piety and other excellences of ...
... Christ . In short , the Editor believes that he has pursued the best plan which he could have chosen in order to trace ... Christian doctrine , nevertheless , they could not close their eyes to the uncommon piety and other excellences of ...
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... Christian . We have perused these Memoirs with deep interest , and we hope also not without profit . His numility , disinterestedness , affection , zeal , and heavenly . mindedness , have , perhaps , been seldom equalled ; and few , we ...
... Christian . We have perused these Memoirs with deep interest , and we hope also not without profit . His numility , disinterestedness , affection , zeal , and heavenly . mindedness , have , perhaps , been seldom equalled ; and few , we ...
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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 : thou art a Christian : thou hast injured no person : thou art neither a drunkard , nor an adulterer : thou hast discharged thy duties , not only in a general way , but with more than ordinary exactness : thou art a strict ...
... Christ : thou art a Christian : thou hast injured no person : thou art neither a drunkard , nor an adulterer : thou hast discharged thy duties , not only in a general way , but with more than ordinary exactness : thou art a strict ...
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