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Page 51
He makes no appeal to scriptural - principle or precedent , to ecclesiastical
history , or even to expediency . He merely affirms that as at present constituted ,
the Conference is per se unjust . If this be the case , the injustice does not rest
with the ...
He makes no appeal to scriptural - principle or precedent , to ecclesiastical
history , or even to expediency . He merely affirms that as at present constituted ,
the Conference is per se unjust . If this be the case , the injustice does not rest
with the ...
Page 162
When the Association will favour us with scriptural proof of such right being
inherent in all the members of the church , we promise to bestow further attention
on the subject . By the bye , how variously the wind blows in the quarters of these
...
When the Association will favour us with scriptural proof of such right being
inherent in all the members of the church , we promise to bestow further attention
on the subject . By the bye , how variously the wind blows in the quarters of these
...
Page 170
Lay delegation in the Methodist Conference appears to be fervently desired by
most of the delegates who , on a late occasion , assembled in Manchester , as
essentially requisite to introduce “ a scriptural reform in Methodism . ” Mr . Wesley
' s ...
Lay delegation in the Methodist Conference appears to be fervently desired by
most of the delegates who , on a late occasion , assembled in Manchester , as
essentially requisite to introduce “ a scriptural reform in Methodism . ” Mr . Wesley
' s ...
Page 261
possible for numbers of persons to believe that an established church on the
episcopal model is not only lawful , but , on the whole , more scriptural and
edifying than our present order . Others may consider that Independency in some
of its ...
possible for numbers of persons to believe that an established church on the
episcopal model is not only lawful , but , on the whole , more scriptural and
edifying than our present order . Others may consider that Independency in some
of its ...
Page 326
This usurpation , it is stated in the Appeal , “ has subsequently been built upon
the scriptural foundation which he was chosen of God to lay in this benighted
land . " We are thankful to be informed by this Appeal that Methodism , after all ,
has ...
This usurpation , it is stated in the Appeal , “ has subsequently been built upon
the scriptural foundation which he was chosen of God to lay in this benighted
land . " We are thankful to be informed by this Appeal that Methodism , after all ,
has ...
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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.