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His intercourse with persons of rank , who sought his acquaintance for the
purpose of religious edification , was frequent ; but never abused . He asked for
no worldly preferment . He “ coveted no man ' s silver , or gold , or apparel .
His intercourse with persons of rank , who sought his acquaintance for the
purpose of religious edification , was frequent ; but never abused . He asked for
no worldly preferment . He “ coveted no man ' s silver , or gold , or apparel .
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I am aware that a different view of the case is often given ; and that the labours of
Mr . Whitefield and the Wesleys are regarded not only as the means of the revival
of religion among persons connected with their societies , but also of that which ...
I am aware that a different view of the case is often given ; and that the labours of
Mr . Whitefield and the Wesleys are regarded not only as the means of the revival
of religion among persons connected with their societies , but also of that which ...
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Many persons there doubtless are in this great city , who would fain stop the
course of the Gospel , and drive it out . Several complain that their fellows will not
suffer them to persecute . To say nothing of the Clergy , can Mr . Taylor ' s
followers ...
Many persons there doubtless are in this great city , who would fain stop the
course of the Gospel , and drive it out . Several complain that their fellows will not
suffer them to persecute . To say nothing of the Clergy , can Mr . Taylor ' s
followers ...
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Justly was she esteemed and beloved ; and , though some persons may regard
the office which she sustained as an humble one , deservedly has her name
been immortalized in the Wesley poetry . Thus in the patriarchal records we read
...
Justly was she esteemed and beloved ; and , though some persons may regard
the office which she sustained as an humble one , deservedly has her name
been immortalized in the Wesley poetry . Thus in the patriarchal records we read
...
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The persons concerned were not children , either in years , understanding , or
piety . They were rebuked , but not convinced ; and left to utter their complaints in
all directions . To treat them in this manner was only to restrain the evil for a time .
The persons concerned were not children , either in years , understanding , or
piety . They were rebuked , but not convinced ; and left to utter their complaints in
all directions . To treat them in this manner was only to restrain the evil for a time .
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| Title | 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 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, Charles Wesley |
| Author | Thomas Jackson |
| Published | 1841 |
| Original from | University of Lausanne |
| Digitized | 10 Aug 2009 |
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