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 2John Mason, 1841 - Methodism |
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... Prayer ; but he did not confine him- self to it . He was often drawn out largely in extemporary prayer . His " Hymns for the Lord's Supper , " accompanied by an extract from Dr. Brevint's treatise , and from Thomas à Kempis , were ...
... Prayer ; but he did not confine him- self to it . He was often drawn out largely in extemporary prayer . His " Hymns for the Lord's Supper , " accompanied by an extract from Dr. Brevint's treatise , and from Thomas à Kempis , were ...
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... prayer , fasting , and the study of the Bible , his light increased , and he saw more distinctly the way of salvation through the great and only atonement . In 1754 he accepted the curacy of Clapham , and obtained his London ...
... prayer , fasting , and the study of the Bible , his light increased , and he saw more distinctly the way of salvation through the great and only atonement . In 1754 he accepted the curacy of Clapham , and obtained his London ...
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... prayers , and in private . I am afraid of myself , that , when I return , I shall cumber the ground as heretofore . Preaching once a week in the country might be a means of preventing it : but nothing will do without private prayer ...
... prayers , and in private . I am afraid of myself , that , when I return , I shall cumber the ground as heretofore . Preaching once a week in the country might be a means of preventing it : but nothing will do without private prayer ...
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... prayer , they must fasten the door of the house . The Rector of Epworth , it is here stated , employed this part of the day in secret converse with God for the long space of forty years . His example in this was followed by his two sons ...
... prayer , they must fasten the door of the house . The Rector of Epworth , it is here stated , employed this part of the day in secret converse with God for the long space of forty years . His example in this was followed by his two sons ...
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... praying , God be merciful to me , an unprofitable servant . He desired this inscription , if any , should be put upon his ... prayer of faith interposed , and God commanded the shadow to go backward that still his life was altogether ...
... praying , God be merciful to me , an unprofitable servant . He desired this inscription , if any , should be put upon his ... prayer of faith interposed , and God commanded the shadow to go backward that still his life was altogether ...
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