The Illuminator, designed to exhibit the true principles of the Wesleyan constitution1835 |
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... existence of the connexion . The causes leading to this state of things will be judged of differently by different persons . It will answer the designs of the reformers , no doubt , to fix the odium of tyranny , jesuitism , priestcraft ...
... existence of the connexion . The causes leading to this state of things will be judged of differently by different persons . It will answer the designs of the reformers , no doubt , to fix the odium of tyranny , jesuitism , priestcraft ...
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... existence ? Can Mr. Gordon form any notion of such a thing as an abstract consti- tution ? I candidly confess I cannot . Whatever the gentleman may say to the con- trary , we have a constitution , and one which is acknowledged by this ...
... existence ? Can Mr. Gordon form any notion of such a thing as an abstract consti- tution ? I candidly confess I cannot . Whatever the gentleman may say to the con- trary , we have a constitution , and one which is acknowledged by this ...
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... existence . The progress made in the short space of about three months displays the fertility of their genius , and the active nature of the phrenzy by which they are impelled . Their rapid flight is extremely inconvenient to us , who ...
... existence . The progress made in the short space of about three months displays the fertility of their genius , and the active nature of the phrenzy by which they are impelled . Their rapid flight is extremely inconvenient to us , who ...
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... existence when they united with the body , and took on them , by the call of God , the ministerial office ? It is not opposed to any law of Christ , to any practice of the primi- tive church ; and , finding it to be the law of the ...
... existence when they united with the body , and took on them , by the call of God , the ministerial office ? It is not opposed to any law of Christ , to any practice of the primi- tive church ; and , finding it to be the law of the ...
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... existence . So then , it seems , that Mr. Gordon and his friends have no objections to stand in the same relation to the Methodist body as the Conference - though that relation , he tells us , ought not to exist !! They do not say ...
... existence . So then , it seems , that Mr. Gordon and his friends have no objections to stand in the same relation to the Methodist body as the Conference - though that relation , he tells us , ought not to exist !! They do not say ...
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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.