The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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... mean of edification to thousands yet unborn . But " the natural consequence of this mode of compilation , " say they , " is , that the work is defective in clearness and uniformity , and that it is occasionally prolix and redundant ...
... mean of edification to thousands yet unborn . But " the natural consequence of this mode of compilation , " say they , " is , that the work is defective in clearness and uniformity , and that it is occasionally prolix and redundant ...
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... means right , and therefore still pursued my plan of being a soldier . ” So that , according to his own account , he at that time declined the ministry for three reasons : 1st , Because he judged himself unqualified for so high and holy ...
... means right , and therefore still pursued my plan of being a soldier . ” So that , according to his own account , he at that time declined the ministry for three reasons : 1st , Because he judged himself unqualified for so high and holy ...
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... 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 ; and without faith it is impossible to please ...
... 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 ; and without faith it is impossible to please ...
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... means of this faith , his soul was freed , and sin was put under his feet . Knowing in whom he had believed , he could triumph in the Lord , and praise the God of his sal- vation . 11. About this time Mr. Fletcher addressed an epistle ...
... means of this faith , his soul was freed , and sin was put under his feet . Knowing in whom he had believed , he could triumph in the Lord , and praise the God of his sal- vation . 11. About this time Mr. Fletcher addressed an epistle ...
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... mean he avoided dining with the company at Mr. Hill's table . Mrs. Fletcher observes , that besides watching the two whole nights every week , just mentioned , his custom was never to sleep till he could no longer keep awake ; and that ...
... mean he avoided dining with the company at Mr. Hill's table . Mrs. Fletcher observes , that besides watching the two whole nights every week , just mentioned , his custom was never to sleep till he could no longer keep awake ; and that ...
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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