The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... considered at large : - " There have been some in most ages of Christianity , and in most countries where it is professed , who have emulated its primitive and genuine excellence . Amongst these exalted few , the subject of In the first ...
... considered at large : - " There have been some in most ages of Christianity , and in most countries where it is professed , who have emulated its primitive and genuine excellence . Amongst these exalted few , the subject of In the first ...
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... considered the subject , the more he was convinced of the momentous truth . And begin- ning also to see his sinfulness and guilt , and the entire corruption and depravity of his whole nature , his hope of being able to reconcile himself ...
... considered the subject , the more he was convinced of the momentous truth . And begin- ning also to see his sinfulness and guilt , and the entire corruption and depravity of his whole nature , his hope of being able to reconcile himself ...
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... considered as the richest oblation he could offer to the Father of mercies . But a variety of fears respecting his own unworthiness prevented him from immediately offering this sacrifice , or hastily entering upon this work . He ...
... considered as the richest oblation he could offer to the Father of mercies . But a variety of fears respecting his own unworthiness prevented him from immediately offering this sacrifice , or hastily entering upon this work . He ...
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... considered himself as the weakest of Christ's adherents , and unworthy to follow his glorious standard . But while he boasted no inherent strength , and was ready to occupy the meanest post , he was regarded by his brethren as a man ...
... considered himself as the weakest of Christ's adherents , and unworthy to follow his glorious standard . But while he boasted no inherent strength , and was ready to occupy the meanest post , he was regarded by his brethren as a man ...
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... considered as a disgrace to the Christian name , and determined to exert his ministerial authority for their total suppression . He has frequently burst in upon these disorderly companies with a holy indignation , making war upon Satan ...
... considered as a disgrace to the Christian name , and determined to exert his ministerial authority for their total suppression . He has frequently burst in upon these disorderly companies with a holy indignation , making war upon Satan ...
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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