The Works of the Rev. John Fletcher: Late Vicar of Madeley |
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... wish of any of the parties by whom he was pressed into this service , that the narratives of Messrs . Wesley and Gilpin should be superseded and lost sight of . He knew it was rather their desire , that these well - written though ...
... wish of any of the parties by whom he was pressed into this service , that the narratives of Messrs . Wesley and Gilpin should be superseded and lost sight of . He knew it was rather their desire , that these well - written though ...
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... wishes , and there thou shalt sit down in a state of repose ! ' On my arrival , however , at the spot proposed , a sad discovery has taken place : - the whole scene has appeared more barren than the valley I had quitted ; and the point ...
... wishes , and there thou shalt sit down in a state of repose ! ' On my arrival , however , at the spot proposed , a sad discovery has taken place : - the whole scene has appeared more barren than the valley I had quitted ; and the point ...
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... wish I could attend him every- where , as Elisha did Elijah . ' But , since the will of God calls me from him , I must submit , and drink the cup prepared for me . I have not seen him , unless for a few moments , three or four times ...
... wish I could attend him every- where , as Elisha did Elijah . ' But , since the will of God calls me from him , I must submit , and drink the cup prepared for me . I have not seen him , unless for a few moments , three or four times ...
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... wish to be certain that I am converted myself , before I leave my converted brethren to convert Heathens . Pray let me know what you think of this business if you condemn me to put the sea between us , the command would be a hard one ...
... wish to be certain that I am converted myself , before I leave my converted brethren to convert Heathens . Pray let me know what you think of this business if you condemn me to put the sea between us , the command would be a hard one ...
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... wish to be poor with my Saviour ; and those whom he hath chosen to be rich in faith appear to me objects of envy in the midst of their wants . Happy should I be , if a secret pride of heart did not disguise itself under these appear ...
... wish to be poor with my Saviour ; and those whom he hath chosen to be rich in faith appear to me objects of envy in the midst of their wants . Happy should I be , if a secret pride of heart did not disguise itself under these appear ...
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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