The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... fear of offending him , and manifested great tenderness of conscience , as appears by the following instances . One day , having offended his father , who threatened to correct him , he did not dare to come into his presence , but ...
... fear of offending him , and manifested great tenderness of conscience , as appears by the following instances . One day , having offended his father , who threatened to correct him , he did not dare to come into his presence , but ...
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... fear of God , and to second such education by her own pious example . After assuring her that her conduct on the ... fears , lest the imprecation she had uttered should be followed by some unexpected family affliction . That same day the ...
... fear of God , and to second such education by her own pious example . After assuring her that her conduct on the ... fears , lest the imprecation she had uttered should be followed by some unexpected family affliction . That same day the ...
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... fear of God deeply rooted in his heart . But he had none to take him by the hand , and lead him forward in the ways of God . He stayed with Mr. Burchell about eighteen months , who loved him as his own son . 17. Afterwards , one Mr ...
... fear of God deeply rooted in his heart . But he had none to take him by the hand , and lead him forward in the ways of God . He stayed with Mr. Burchell about eighteen months , who loved him as his own son . 17. Afterwards , one Mr ...
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... fear it was lost labour . The more I prayed for victory over sin , the Inore I was conquered . Many a time did I take up the Bible to seek comfort , but not being able to read , I shut B it again . The thoughts which engrossed my mind ...
... fear it was lost labour . The more I prayed for victory over sin , the Inore I was conquered . Many a time did I take up the Bible to seek comfort , but not being able to read , I shut B it again . The thoughts which engrossed my mind ...
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... fear my knowledge of Christ is only speculative , and does not reach my heart . I never had faith ; and without faith it is impossible to please God . Therefore , all my thoughts , words , and works , however specious before men , are ...
... fear my knowledge of Christ is only speculative , and does not reach my heart . I never had faith ; and without faith it is impossible to please God . Therefore , all my thoughts , words , and works , however specious before men , are ...
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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