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Page 110
Oh , my Lord , give her the living child , and in no wise slay it : " verse 26 . In the
judgment of Solomon , this was the best possible proof she could give , both of
her right and of her fitness to govern the child , and he accordingly directed it to
be ...
Oh , my Lord , give her the living child , and in no wise slay it : " verse 26 . In the
judgment of Solomon , this was the best possible proof she could give , both of
her right and of her fitness to govern the child , and he accordingly directed it to
be ...
Page 217
If you have no objection , I will give you a specimen of the spirit by which the
Agitators in this part of the country ( Camelford , Cornwall ) , are actuated . They
have been for some time endeavouring to get the circuit - horse from the
preacher ...
If you have no objection , I will give you a specimen of the spirit by which the
Agitators in this part of the country ( Camelford , Cornwall ) , are actuated . They
have been for some time endeavouring to get the circuit - horse from the
preacher ...
Page 316
What the people give they can cultrnul , and what they can controul they can
withdraw . It is all sophistry together . I Lere are no rights but what you give (
applause ) . ” - Lantern , p . 59 . The practical application of this novel doctrine is
not left to ...
What the people give they can cultrnul , and what they can controul they can
withdraw . It is all sophistry together . I Lere are no rights but what you give (
applause ) . ” - Lantern , p . 59 . The practical application of this novel doctrine is
not left to ...
Page 317
One effect of the present “ anti - Wesleyan movement ” has been , to give
prominence to a class of men , who have , hitherto , not openly aspired to pre -
eminence in Methodism . The chairman of the Liverpool Association is in the
spirit trade .
One effect of the present “ anti - Wesleyan movement ” has been , to give
prominence to a class of men , who have , hitherto , not openly aspired to pre -
eminence in Methodism . The chairman of the Liverpool Association is in the
spirit trade .
Page 413
Both Mr . Livsey and many other members of the Association in Bury know that
these same calumniated Preachers have repeatedly declared that it afforded
them the greatest pleasure to give the right hand of fellowship to the pious poor of
the ...
Both Mr . Livsey and many other members of the Association in Bury know that
these same calumniated Preachers have repeatedly declared that it afforded
them the greatest pleasure to give the right hand of fellowship to the pious poor of
the ...
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Page 18 - Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Page 18 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind...
Page 75 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven...
Page 264 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone ; in Whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord : in Whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Page 262 - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth ; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Page 75 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 75 - If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
Page 150 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Page 150 - For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of : for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel...
Page 264 - And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.