The Life of the Rev. Charles Wesley: Comprising a Review of His Poetry : Sketches of the Rise and Progress of Methodism : with Notices of Contemporary Events and Characters, Volume 2 |
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THESE abilities are the inspired gift of God , rarely bestowed ; and are of power
to allay the perturbations of the mind , and set the affections in right tune ; to
celebrate in glorious and lofty hymns the throne and equipage of God ' s
Almightiness ...
THESE abilities are the inspired gift of God , rarely bestowed ; and are of power
to allay the perturbations of the mind , and set the affections in right tune ; to
celebrate in glorious and lofty hymns the throne and equipage of God ' s
Almightiness ...
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No ; but I sometimes mind her of that blessed day when we shall put off these
tabernacles . But I do not think we shall be long divided . Yet , if it gives you pain ,
I shall endeavour to forbear . “ Has our dear Molly got the start of us both ? I
expect ...
No ; but I sometimes mind her of that blessed day when we shall put off these
tabernacles . But I do not think we shall be long divided . Yet , if it gives you pain ,
I shall endeavour to forbear . “ Has our dear Molly got the start of us both ? I
expect ...
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The case of Mr . Venn himself is clearly stated in the Memoir , in these words : -
This change of his sentiments was not to be ascribed to an intercourse with
others : it was the steady progress of his mind , in consequence of a faithful and
diligent ...
The case of Mr . Venn himself is clearly stated in the Memoir , in these words : -
This change of his sentiments was not to be ascribed to an intercourse with
others : it was the steady progress of his mind , in consequence of a faithful and
diligent ...
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... time of his ordination in 1747 ; a period at which Mr . Whitefield and the
Wesleys had been distributing their writings , and preaching in all directions , for
several years , and had succeeded in making a deep impression upon the public
mind .
... time of his ordination in 1747 ; a period at which Mr . Whitefield and the
Wesleys had been distributing their writings , and preaching in all directions , for
several years , and had succeeded in making a deep impression upon the public
mind .
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I told them that I neither could nor would stand in my brother ' s place ; ( if God
took him to himself ; ) for I had neither a body , nor a mind , nor talents , nor grace
, for it . “ The whole society appear alive , so stirred up , so zealous , so prayerful ...
I told them that I neither could nor would stand in my brother ' s place ; ( if God
took him to himself ; ) for I had neither a body , nor a mind , nor talents , nor grace
, for it . “ The whole society appear alive , so stirred up , so zealous , so prayerful ...
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