The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of MadeleyJohn Mason, 1859 - 4380 pages |
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Page 39
... offer to the Father of mercies . But a variety of fears respecting his own unworthiness prevented him from immediately offering this sacrifice , or hastily entering upon this work . He trembled at the idea of running before he was sent ...
... offer to the Father of mercies . But a variety of fears respecting his own unworthiness prevented him from immediately offering this sacrifice , or hastily entering upon this work . He trembled at the idea of running before he was sent ...
Page 40
... offered me a living , which , in all probability , will be vacant soon ; and a Clergyman , I never spoke to , gave me , of his own accord , the title of Curate to one of his livings . Now , Sir , the question which I beg you to decide ...
... offered me a living , which , in all probability , will be vacant soon ; and a Clergyman , I never spoke to , gave me , of his own accord , the title of Curate to one of his livings . Now , Sir , the question which I beg you to decide ...
Page 41
... offered , in public reproof , exhortation , and prayer . 10. " In this state he continued for about the space of two years , not wholly determined what course he should pursue , but patiently waiting to hear what the Lord God would say ...
... offered , in public reproof , exhortation , and prayer . 10. " In this state he continued for about the space of two years , not wholly determined what course he should pursue , but patiently waiting to hear what the Lord God would say ...
Page 42
... offer himself a candidate for holy orders . And to this solemn determination he was urged by the increasing force of two powerful motives , -gratitude and benevolence : gratitude to God impelled him to declare the name of his great ...
... offer himself a candidate for holy orders . And to this solemn determination he was urged by the increasing force of two powerful motives , -gratitude and benevolence : gratitude to God impelled him to declare the name of his great ...
Page 45
... offered to make interest , that I might succeed him . But I could not consent . The next Sunday , I preached at ... offering me his church , I preached to a numerous con- gregation , gathered on half an hour's notice . I think the seed ...
... offered to make interest , that I might succeed him . But I could not consent . The next Sunday , I preached at ... offering me his church , I preached to a numerous con- gregation , gathered on half an hour's notice . I think the seed ...
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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