The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... light upon his character , is peculiarly welcome ; although , to readers less apprized of his worth , it might appear unnecessary , or even superfluous . Under a persuasion of this , at the same time that the Editor has corrected two or ...
... light upon his character , is peculiarly welcome ; although , to readers less apprized of his worth , it might appear unnecessary , or even superfluous . Under a persuasion of this , at the same time that the Editor has corrected two or ...
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... light he had , hoping , by doing much , to render himself acceptable to God . But one day hearing a sermon preached by a Clergyman whose name was Green , he was convinced he did not understand the nature of saving faith . This ...
... light he had , hoping , by doing much , to render himself acceptable to God . But one day hearing a sermon preached by a Clergyman whose name was Green , he was convinced he did not understand the nature of saving faith . This ...
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... light of my reason , and the mere use of the means of 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 ...
... light of my reason , and the mere use of the means of 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 ...
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... perhaps in any other , one luminary like himself . I conclude , wishing this light may so be held up , that many may see the glory thereof , and be How transformed into its likeness . May you and I , THE REV . JOHN FLETCHER . 37.
... perhaps in any other , one luminary like himself . I conclude , wishing this light may so be held up , that many may see the glory thereof , and be How transformed into its likeness . May you and I , THE REV . JOHN FLETCHER . 37.
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... light , that shall be at evening - tide , according to the promise in Zech . xiv . 7 . I should rather think that the visions are not yet plainly disclosed ; and that the day and year in which the Lord will begin to make bare his arm ...
... light , that shall be at evening - tide , according to the promise in Zech . xiv . 7 . I should rather think that the visions are not yet plainly disclosed ; and that the day and year in which the Lord will begin to make bare his arm ...
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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