The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... appeared . Wesley's Narrative of his Life was drawn up in great haste , and in the midst of so many important labours and concerns of another kind , that it is not at all surprising it should contain some small mistakes , and in other ...
... appeared . Wesley's Narrative of his Life was drawn up in great haste , and in the midst of so many important labours and concerns of another kind , that it is not at all surprising it should contain some small mistakes , and in other ...
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... appeared in various publications . " After mentioning a few pas- sages by the omission of which , and by the accession of Mr. Fletcher's character as a tutor and as a writer , the Authors of the Eclectic Review think the volume might be ...
... appeared in various publications . " After mentioning a few pas- sages by the omission of which , and by the accession of Mr. Fletcher's character as a tutor and as a writer , the Authors of the Eclectic Review think the volume might be ...
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... appearance of piety in Mr. Fletcher , it is evident that he continued , for a long course of time , a perfect stranger to the true nature of Christianity . He was naturally of a high and ambitious turn , though his ambition was ...
... appearance of piety in Mr. Fletcher , it is evident that he continued , for a long course of time , a perfect stranger to the true nature of Christianity . He was naturally of a high and ambitious turn , though his ambition was ...
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... appeared more barren than the valley I had quitted ; and the point of happiness , which I lately imagined it possible to have touched with my finger , has presented itself at a greater distance than ever . " If hitherto , my dear ...
... appeared more barren than the valley I had quitted ; and the point of happiness , which I lately imagined it possible to have touched with my finger , has presented itself at a greater distance than ever . " If hitherto , my dear ...
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... appeared too laborious to be undertaken , nor any sacrifice too valuable to be offered , in return for the signal favours conferred upon him . 7. But what service could he render , or what sacrifice could he offer , that might be ...
... appeared too laborious to be undertaken , nor any sacrifice too valuable to be offered , in return for the signal favours conferred upon him . 7. But what service could he render , or what sacrifice could he offer , that might be ...
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acquainted affectionate affliction Antinomianism appeared Arminians believe blessed blood brethren Brislington Bristol brother called character Charles Wesley Chateau d'Oex children of God church comfort continued conversation dear friend dear Sir death desire divine divine grace doctrine duty endeavoured eternal exhort faith Father favour fear Fletcher flock frequently gentlemen Gilpin give glory Gospel grace happy hath heart heaven heavenly holy orders honour hope Hotwell humility Ireland Jesus Christ John Fletcher journey kind kingdom labours letter live Lord Jesus Lord's Madeley manner mercy mind Minister ministry Montpelier never Nyon obliged occasion parish parishioners peace perfect stranger Perronet person Pharisees piety pious poor praise pray prayer preach received rejoice respect righteousness Scripture sermon servant Shropshire sinners soul spirit strength suffer Sunday Switzerland thank things thou thought truth unto Wesley Wesley's words writes zeal