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... Methodism , and it requires much time , when books are at hand , to find some particular circumstance , to which we wish to refer : some have not all the books to obtain a thorough knowledge of this history , others , if they had the ...
... Methodism , and it requires much time , when books are at hand , to find some particular circumstance , to which we wish to refer : some have not all the books to obtain a thorough knowledge of this history , others , if they had the ...
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... Methodist Society in America , 1766 , to the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church , in the United States , 1784 ; a period of eighteen years , CHAPTER II . From the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church , 1784 , to ...
... Methodist Society in America , 1766 , to the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church , in the United States , 1784 ; a period of eighteen years , CHAPTER II . From the organization of the Methodist Episcopal Church , 1784 , to ...
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... Methodists in Ire land . Mr. Wesley preaching to the Colliers , to face page 7. Charles Wesley . - John De La ... Methodist Church in John Street , New York , to face page 11. A Missionary travelling in the new settlements .-- A ...
... Methodists in Ire land . Mr. Wesley preaching to the Colliers , to face page 7. Charles Wesley . - John De La ... Methodist Church in John Street , New York , to face page 11. A Missionary travelling in the new settlements .-- A ...
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... Methodists were the instruments of stemming this torrent . Buck's Theological Dictionary , under the word Methodists . CHAPTER II . From the birth of Mr. John Wesley , to the time he entered Christ's Church College , Oxford , 1720 - a ...
... Methodists were the instruments of stemming this torrent . Buck's Theological Dictionary , under the word Methodists . CHAPTER II . From the birth of Mr. John Wesley , to the time he entered Christ's Church College , Oxford , 1720 - a ...
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... Methodist . And as the disciples of Christ were first called Christians in Antioch , so John Wesley and his followers , were first called Methodists at the University of Oxford . It is well worthy of attention , that this name of Method ...
... Methodist . And as the disciples of Christ were first called Christians in Antioch , so John Wesley and his followers , were first called Methodists at the University of Oxford . It is well worthy of attention , that this name of Method ...
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afterwards America answer Antinomianism apostles appointed attended Baltimore began believe bishop blessed brethren Bristol brother called Captain Birch Ceylon Charles Wesley Christ Christian church of England circuits Coke conference was held congregation continued converted death desire divine doctrine elders Embury episcopacy exhorted faith favor formed Francis Asbury friends gospel grace hands hear heard heart holiness increased Indian Jesus John Dickins John Emory John Wesley labors letter lives London Lord Lord's meeting mercy Metho Methodism Methodist Episcopal Church mind ministers minutes mission missionaries never night North Carolina occasion ordained peace persons praise pray prayer preach preachers presbyters prospered received revival of religion Richard Whatcoat salvation says Scripture sent sermon sinners sins society soon souls speak spirit superintendent thing Thomas Coke thought tion took town traveling preachers United Virginia Webb Wesley's word young preachers
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Page 2 - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Page 70 - But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. "Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 72 - Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Page 168 - Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God to take unto himself the soul of our dear brother,' &c., he substituted, with the most tender emphasis, the epithet father...
Page 94 - By doing good, especially to them that are of the household of faith, or groaning so to be : employing them preferably to others ; buying one of another ; helping each other in business : and so much the more, because the world will love its own, and them only : By all possible diligence and frugality, that the gospel be not blamed : By running with patience the race...
Page 158 - In age and feebleness extreme, Who shall a sinful worm redeem ? Jesus, my only hope thou art, Strength of my failing flesh and heart-; O ! could I catch a smile from thee, And drop into eternity...
Page 223 - I, John Wesley, think myself to be providentially called at this time to set apart some persons for the work of the ministry in America...
Page 58 - I asked Bohler, whether he thought I should leave it off, or not ? He answered, " By no means." I asked, "'But what can I preach?" He said, "Preach faith, till you have it, and then, because you have it, you will preach faith.
Page 143 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 70 - For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not. For the good which I would I do not : but the evil which I would not, that I practise. But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.