The History of Methodism in Canada: With an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Work of God Among the Canadian Indian Tribes, and Occasional Notices of the Civil Affairs of the Province, Volume 1 |
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... prayer , ( being assisted by other ordained minis- ters , ) Thomas Coke , Dr. of civil law , a presbyter of the Church of England , and a man whom I judge to be well qualified for that great work . And I do hereby recommend him to all ...
... prayer , ( being assisted by other ordained minis- ters , ) Thomas Coke , Dr. of civil law , a presbyter of the Church of England , and a man whom I judge to be well qualified for that great work . And I do hereby recommend him to all ...
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... prayer , ( being assisted by two ordained elders , ) did on the twenty - fifth day of this month , December , set apart Francis Asbury for the office of a deacon in the aforesaid Methodist Episcopal Church . Ad also on the twenty ...
... prayer , ( being assisted by two ordained elders , ) did on the twenty - fifth day of this month , December , set apart Francis Asbury for the office of a deacon in the aforesaid Methodist Episcopal Church . Ad also on the twenty ...
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... Prayer Book . The twenty - five articles adopted are the same as are now found in the Canada Book of Discipline , excepting the 23rd , which speaks of the Government of the United States , while the 23rd in the other speaks of civil ...
... Prayer Book . The twenty - five articles adopted are the same as are now found in the Canada Book of Discipline , excepting the 23rd , which speaks of the Government of the United States , while the 23rd in the other speaks of civil ...
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... prayed and exhorted the people to flee from the wrath to come . He would also pray in the families which he visited . These labours were blessed of the Lord , and some were turned from their sins to God . * In the same yer , came James ...
... prayed and exhorted the people to flee from the wrath to come . He would also pray in the families which he visited . These labours were blessed of the Lord , and some were turned from their sins to God . * In the same yer , came James ...
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... praying that missionaries might be sent to labour among them ; and promising to assist in defraying the expenses . The New - York Conference met in New - York , on the 4th of October ; but another account says the petitions were ...
... praying that missionaries might be sent to labour among them ; and promising to assist in defraying the expenses . The New - York Conference met in New - York , on the 4th of October ; but another account says the petitions were ...
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Page 190 - Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is : brethren, to dwell together in unity ! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard : even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. Like as the dew of Hermon : which fell upon the hill of Sion. For there the Lord promised his blessing : and life for evermore.
Page 82 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Page 269 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.
Page 12 - Know all men, that I, John Wesley, think myself to be providentially called, at this time, to set apart some persons for the work of the ministry, in America. And, therefore, under the protection of Almighty God, and with a single eye to his glory, I have this day set apart as a superintendent, by the imposition of my hands, and prayer, (being assisted by other ordained ministers...
Page 12 - England, and a man whom I judge to be well qualified for that great work. And I do hereby recommend him to all whom it may concern, as a fit person to preside over the flock of Christ. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four. JOHN WESLEY.
Page 187 - Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord ; looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God ; lest any root of bitterness springing up, trouble you, and thereby many be defiled ; lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
Page 147 - Christ — but give place to each other, that the word of the Lord may have free course, run, and be glorified.
Page 333 - To the King's Most Excellent Majesty Most Gracious Sovereign, We, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the...
Page 190 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Page 12 - Whereas many of the people in the Southern Provinces of North America, who desire to continue under my care, and still adhere to the Doctrines and Discipline of the Church of England...