The Illuminator, designed to exhibit the true principles of the Wesleyan constitution1835 |
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... considered favourable even in the pre- sent stage of this concussion of public opinion . It is , that the mask is thrown off , and there is now little disguise . Some of the most influential and uncompromising adherents of the ...
... considered favourable even in the pre- sent stage of this concussion of public opinion . It is , that the mask is thrown off , and there is now little disguise . Some of the most influential and uncompromising adherents of the ...
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... considered . This is pitiful sophistry ! If words have any meaning at all , the idea intended to be conveyed by the " association " is this- ( and which is actually embraced wherever the circular of that combination has arrived ) ...
... considered . This is pitiful sophistry ! If words have any meaning at all , the idea intended to be conveyed by the " association " is this- ( and which is actually embraced wherever the circular of that combination has arrived ) ...
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... considered illiberal and cruel . It can only be so considered by the breakers of the law ; but if Methodism , in its institutions , is worth preserving , a rampart must be thrown up against the aggressions of these assailants ; and ...
... considered illiberal and cruel . It can only be so considered by the breakers of the law ; but if Methodism , in its institutions , is worth preserving , a rampart must be thrown up against the aggressions of these assailants ; and ...
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... considered with every fair attention . But because majorities in leaders ' and quarterly meetings cannot be persuaded that every thing which any body may complain of is really a grievance , and because they think it right to negative ...
... considered with every fair attention . But because majorities in leaders ' and quarterly meetings cannot be persuaded that every thing which any body may complain of is really a grievance , and because they think it right to negative ...
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... considered an aggressive system ; and its ministers have never evinced much satisfaction unless inroads were being made on the territories of our spiritual foes , sinners converted to God , and the societies constantly augmented . It is ...
... considered an aggressive system ; and its ministers have never evinced much satisfaction unless inroads were being made on the territories of our spiritual foes , sinners converted to God , and the societies constantly augmented . It is ...
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Popular passages
Page 20 - 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 20 - 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 78 - 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 270 - 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 268 - 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 79 - 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 79 - If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
Page 156 - 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 156 - 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 270 - 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.