The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... grace had written upon it . However , I went through my studies , with a design of going into orders ; but afterwards , upon serious reflec- tion , feeling I was unequal to so great a burden , and disgusted by the necessity I should be ...
... grace had written upon it . However , I went through my studies , with a design of going into orders ; but afterwards , upon serious reflec- tion , feeling I was unequal to so great a burden , and disgusted by the necessity I should be ...
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... grace ; as if the means would do me good without the blessing and power of God . I 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 ...
... grace ; as if the means would do me good without the blessing and power of God . I 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 ...
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... grace . ' I seldom went to private prayer , but this thought came into my mind , —This may be the happy hour when thou wilt prevail with God : ' but still I was disappointed . I cried to God ; but my heart was so hard , that I feared it ...
... grace . ' I seldom went to private prayer , but this thought came into my mind , —This may be the happy hour when thou wilt prevail with God : ' but still I was disappointed . I cried to God ; but my heart was so hard , that I feared it ...
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... grace of God ? a very devil in wickedness , though inferior to him in experience and power . ' In the evening I went to a friend , and told him something of my present state ; he endeavoured to administer comfort , but it did not suit ...
... grace of God ? a very devil in wickedness , though inferior to him in experience and power . ' In the evening I went to a friend , and told him something of my present state ; he endeavoured to administer comfort , but it did not suit ...
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... grace of God to serve him till death , I went cheerfully to take my rest . " 10. So far we have Mr. Fletcher's account , written with his own hand . To this I add what Mrs. Fletcher says she heard him speak concerning his experience at ...
... grace of God to serve him till death , I went cheerfully to take my rest . " 10. So far we have Mr. Fletcher's account , written with his own hand . To this I add what Mrs. Fletcher says she heard him speak concerning his experience at ...
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