The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... conversation was modest , and his whole conduct marked with a degree of recti- tude , not usually to be found in early life . He mani- fested an extraordinary turn for religious meditation ; and those little productions which gained him ...
... conversation was modest , and his whole conduct marked with a degree of recti- tude , not usually to be found in early life . He mani- fested an extraordinary turn for religious meditation ; and those little productions which gained him ...
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... conversation ; so lively and ingenious , at the same time evidencing both the gentleman and the scholar . All this time he had the fear of God deeply rooted in his heart . But he had none to take him by the hand , and lead him forward ...
... conversation ; so lively and ingenious , at the same time evidencing both the gentleman and the scholar . All this time he had the fear of God deeply rooted in his heart . But he had none to take him by the hand , and lead him forward ...
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... conversation was always sweet and savoury . He was too wise to suffer any of his precious moments to be trifled away . When there was company to dine at Mr. Hill's , he frequently retired into the garden , and contentedly dined on a ...
... conversation was always sweet and savoury . He was too wise to suffer any of his precious moments to be trifled away . When there was company to dine at Mr. Hill's , he frequently retired into the garden , and contentedly dined on a ...
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... conversation " ( continues Mr. Vaughan , who was often present on these occasions ) " were seldom concluded without prayer ; in which we were frequently joined by her who is now my wife , ( then a servant in the family , ) as likewise ...
... conversation " ( continues Mr. Vaughan , who was often present on these occasions ) " were seldom concluded without prayer ; in which we were frequently joined by her who is now my wife , ( then a servant in the family , ) as likewise ...
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... conversation . She lived a saint , and died an angel . Each one of her letters may be a pattern for Christian correspondents , by the simplicity , edification , and love they breathe in every line . O when shall I write as she did ...
... conversation . She lived a saint , and died an angel . Each one of her letters may be a pattern for Christian correspondents , by the simplicity , edification , and love they breathe in every line . O when shall I write as she did ...
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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