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 21805 |
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... letter he declares his sentiments to his brother , concerning the usual method of teaching boys the heathen poets in large schools . " The un- certainty ( says he ) of having another opportunity to tell you my thoughts in this life ...
... letter he declares his sentiments to his brother , concerning the usual method of teaching boys the heathen poets in large schools . " The un- certainty ( says he ) of having another opportunity to tell you my thoughts in this life ...
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... letter— " How different are the ways wherein we are led , yet I hope toward the same end . I have hitherto no oppo- sition at all all is smooth , and fair , and promising . Many seem to be awakened : all are full of respect and ...
... letter— " How different are the ways wherein we are led , yet I hope toward the same end . I have hitherto no oppo- sition at all all is smooth , and fair , and promising . Many seem to be awakened : all are full of respect and ...
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... of it to the province , he altered his sentiments , and on the 23d of July delivered his opinion on the subject in a letter to Mr. Hutcheson . He He observes , " By what I have seen during 18 [ 1736 . THE LIFE OF THE.
... of it to the province , he altered his sentiments , and on the 23d of July delivered his opinion on the subject in a letter to Mr. Hutcheson . He He observes , " By what I have seen during 18 [ 1736 . THE LIFE OF THE.
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... letter shews both his zeal and entire openness of heart , in pursuing and inculcating without fear , what he deemed most excellent . It is as follows : " Sir , You apprehended strong opposition before you went hence ; and unless we are ...
... letter shews both his zeal and entire openness of heart , in pursuing and inculcating without fear , what he deemed most excellent . It is as follows : " Sir , You apprehended strong opposition before you went hence ; and unless we are ...
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... letter was as follows-- " Our general method of catechising , is this ; young gentleman who came with me , teaches between thirty and forty children , to read , write , and cast accounts . Before school in the morning , and after school ...
... letter was as follows-- " Our general method of catechising , is this ; young gentleman who came with me , teaches between thirty and forty children , to read , write , and cast accounts . Before school in the morning , and after school ...
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Page 165 - If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Page 78 - In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed.
Page 66 - Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
Page 99 - I could scarce reconcile myself at first to this strange way of preaching in the fields, of which he set me an example on Sunday ; having been all my life (till very lately) so tenacious of every point relating to decency and order, that I should have thought the saving of souls almost a sin, if it had not been done in a church.
Page 367 - I shall know or hear of to be against him or any of them : and I do further swear that I do from my heart abhor, detest and abjure, as impious and heretical, this damnable doctrine and position, that princes which be excommunicated or deprived by the Pope may be deposed or murdered by their subjects or any other whatsoever...
Page 161 - 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.
Page 169 - That I will, with all my heart." I then spoke a few words, which God applied, so that they cried out with might and main, "The gentleman is an honest gentleman, and we will spill our blood in his defence.
Page 194 - Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Page 162 - If there be any among us who observe them not, who habitually break any of them, let it be made known unto them who watch over that soul, as they must give an account. We will admonish him of the error of his ways : we will bear with him for a season. But then if he repent not, he hath no more place among us. We have delivered our own souls.
Page 78 - Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 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.