The Works of the Rev. John Wesley, 16. köidePrinted at the Conference-Office ... by Thomas Cordeux, agent, 1813 |
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... Neal's History of the Puritans ; his History of New England , and Sole's History of the Conquest of Mexico . 14. Whitby's Compendium of Metaphysics will introduce you to that science . You may go on with 18 LETTER TO MISS L.
... Neal's History of the Puritans ; his History of New England , and Sole's History of the Conquest of Mexico . 14. Whitby's Compendium of Metaphysics will introduce you to that science . You may go on with 18 LETTER TO MISS L.
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... England ; from which I do not separate yet , and probably never shall . The little church ( in the vulgar sense of the word ) which I occasionally mentioned at Holy . Mount , is that wherein I read prayers , and preach , and administer ...
... England ; from which I do not separate yet , and probably never shall . The little church ( in the vulgar sense of the word ) which I occasionally mentioned at Holy . Mount , is that wherein I read prayers , and preach , and administer ...
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... England ? 66 5. How Favorinus and many more may define both heresy and schism , I am not concerned to know . I well know , Heresy is vulgarly defined , “ A false opinion , touching some necessary article of faith ; " and Schism , " A ...
... England ? 66 5. How Favorinus and many more may define both heresy and schism , I am not concerned to know . I well know , Heresy is vulgarly defined , “ A false opinion , touching some necessary article of faith ; " and Schism , " A ...
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... England ; " I shall make no apology for giving it to you in as explicit , though short , a manner as I -can , so far as relates to yourself , and the difficulties you are under about it . As you are not satisfied in your conscience of ...
... England ; " I shall make no apology for giving it to you in as explicit , though short , a manner as I -can , so far as relates to yourself , and the difficulties you are under about it . As you are not satisfied in your conscience of ...
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... England : Mr. Walker at Truro . We do not know one more , who has converted one soul in his own parish . If it be said , " Has not Mr. Grimshaw and Mr. Baddiley ? " No , not one , till they were irregular : till both the one and the ...
... England : Mr. Walker at Truro . We do not know one more , who has converted one soul in his own parish . If it be said , " Has not Mr. Grimshaw and Mr. Baddiley ? " No , not one , till they were irregular : till both the one and the ...
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Page 57 - Shall shortly want the gen'rous tear he pays: Then from his closing eyes thy form shall part, And the last pang shall tear thee from his heart, Life's idle business at one gasp be o'er, The muse forgot, and thou be loved no more I PROLOGUE TO MR.
Page 173 - So then neither is he that planteth any thing, nor he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase
Page 369 - The stone which the builders refused : is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD'S doing : it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made : we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Page 199 - See the Lord, thy Keeper, stand Omnipotently near! Lo! he holds thee by thy hand And banishes thy fear; Shadows with his wings thy head; Guards from all impending harms: Round thee and beneath are spread The everlasting arms.
Page 164 - What though thou rulest not? Yet heaven, and earth, and hell proclaim, God sitteth on the throne, and ruleth all things well!
Page 340 - I want the witness, Lord, That all I do is right, — According to thy will and word, — Well pleasing in thy sight.
Page 117 - Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils ; but if God be for you who can be against you.
Page 455 - But it is an untrue position, when taken generally, that, by the law of nature or nations, a man may kill his enemy: he has only a right to kill him, in particular cases; in cases of absolute necessity, for self-defence; and it is plain this absolute necessity did not subsist, since the victor did not actually kill him, but made him prisoner.
Page 81 - Touch no dram. It is liquid fire. It is a sure though slow poison. It saps the very springs of life. In Ireland, above all countries in the world, I would sacredly...
Page 33 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.