The life of the rev. John Wesley, M.A. to which is prefixed, some account of his ancestors and relation. To which is subjoined an appendix, 2 vols, Volume 11805 |
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... ministry above fifty - five years . " Many called him father , as the instrument of their conversion ; and many called him a comforter . He He had uninterrupted peace , and an assurance of God's 12 OF MR . J. WESLEY'S ANCESTORS .
... ministry above fifty - five years . " Many called him father , as the instrument of their conversion ; and many called him a comforter . He He had uninterrupted peace , and an assurance of God's 12 OF MR . J. WESLEY'S ANCESTORS .
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John Whitehead. He had uninterrupted peace , and an assurance of God's love and favour , for above thirty years of the latter part of his life . This assurance had not one cloud in all his last sickness . A little before his departure ...
John Whitehead. He had uninterrupted peace , and an assurance of God's love and favour , for above thirty years of the latter part of his life . This assurance had not one cloud in all his last sickness . A little before his departure ...
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... peace and plenty . The poet says he will no more worship . the imaginary power , supposed to be the giver of these things ; but the great Pan , the creator from whom they all proceed . O ye immortal woods and groves , Which th ' 26 OF ...
... peace and plenty . The poet says he will no more worship . the imaginary power , supposed to be the giver of these things ; but the great Pan , the creator from whom they all proceed . O ye immortal woods and groves , Which th ' 26 OF ...
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... peace , which extended even to his body ; for he was so much better , that we almost hoped he would have recovered . The fear of death he entirely conquered , and at last gave up latest human desires of finishing Job , paying his debts ...
... peace , which extended even to his body ; for he was so much better , that we almost hoped he would have recovered . The fear of death he entirely conquered , and at last gave up latest human desires of finishing Job , paying his debts ...
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... peace , no joy , but in loving and being beloved by him , and does accor- dingly rest in him as the centre of his being , the fountain Bull . In the manuscript it stands thus , B. B. which seems intended for Bishop fountain of his ...
... peace , no joy , but in loving and being beloved by him , and does accor- dingly rest in him as the centre of his being , the fountain Bull . In the manuscript it stands thus , B. B. which seems intended for Bishop fountain of his ...
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afterwards answer appeared began believe Birstal Bishop Bishop of London blessed brethren Bristol brother Samuel called Charles Wesley Christian Church of England conversation death desire diligence divine doctrine endeavours enemies Epworth Eupolis exhortation faith father fear friends gave give glory gospel grace hath heard heart holiness honour hope Howel Harris John Wesley Kingswood labours learning letter live London Lord Lord's matter means of grace Methodists mind Minister morning never night observes occasion Oglethorpe ordinances Oxford peace persecution persons piety poor praise pray prayer preached Preachers present received rejoiced religion religious returned sacrament salvation Samuel Wesley says Scriptures seemed sent sermon shew sinners Society soon soul speak spirit suffer thee things Thomas à Kempis thou thought tion Tiverton told took truth unto Wednesbury Wesley's Whitefield words Wroote wrote zeal
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Page 268 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand : by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
Page 208 - What shall we then say to these things ? If God be for us, who can be against us ? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Page 6 - And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, Which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Page 239 - Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Page 214 - ... the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost," — joy, that is to say, in the holy, healthful, and helpful Spirit.
Page 465 - Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you,, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Page 343 - That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
Page 202 - Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing ; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Page 326 - 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 101 - Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds : 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.