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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... Oglethorpe , Dr. Burton , and some others , to go to Georgia as a missionary , to preach to the Indians , and he prevailed on his brother Charles to accompany Their brother Samuel consented that Mr. John him . Wesley His letter to Dr ...
... Oglethorpe , Dr. Burton , and some others , to go to Georgia as a missionary , to preach to the Indians , and he prevailed on his brother Charles to accompany Their brother Samuel consented that Mr. John him . Wesley His letter to Dr ...
Page 99
... Oglethorpe , and also as Secretary to In- dian affairs , and in this character he went to Georgia , A little before they left England , Dr. Burton suggested that it might be well if Mr. Charles Wesley was or- dained before he left this ...
... Oglethorpe , and also as Secretary to In- dian affairs , and in this character he went to Georgia , A little before they left England , Dr. Burton suggested that it might be well if Mr. Charles Wesley was or- dained before he left this ...
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... Oglethorpe was present . The lesson was remarkably adapted to his situation , and he felt the full force of it , both in the way of direction and encouragement . " Continue instant in 66 prayer , 66 ( 6 prayer , and watch in the same ...
... Oglethorpe was present . The lesson was remarkably adapted to his situation , and he felt the full force of it , both in the way of direction and encouragement . " Continue instant in 66 prayer , 66 ( 6 prayer , and watch in the same ...
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... Oglethorpe's tent , in a hard shower of rain - He afterwards talked with Mrs. W. who had come in the ship with him and his brother , and en- deavoured to guard her against the cares of the world , and to persuade her to give herself up ...
... Oglethorpe's tent , in a hard shower of rain - He afterwards talked with Mrs. W. who had come in the ship with him and his brother , and en- deavoured to guard her against the cares of the world , and to persuade her to give herself up ...
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... Oglethorpe , when he asked for something for a poor woman - The next day he received a rougher answer in a matter which deserved still greater encou- ragement . I know not , says he , how to account for his encreasing coldness . His ...
... Oglethorpe , when he asked for something for a poor woman - The next day he received a rougher answer in a matter which deserved still greater encou- ragement . I know not , says he , how to account for his encreasing coldness . His ...
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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.