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... preacher of the " Pro- testant Episcopal Church , " in this section of the country , " he cannot for the sake of flattery or to elevate on false grounds the ability of his opponent , go so far from the truth . With these few prefatory ...
... preacher of the " Pro- testant Episcopal Church , " in this section of the country , " he cannot for the sake of flattery or to elevate on false grounds the ability of his opponent , go so far from the truth . With these few prefatory ...
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... preaching and the administering of the sacraments . The vine thus planted in 1816 grew like a tree by the " river of waters , " vigorously flour- ishing and putting forth " good fruit . " The first building they erected for Divine ...
... preaching and the administering of the sacraments . The vine thus planted in 1816 grew like a tree by the " river of waters , " vigorously flour- ishing and putting forth " good fruit . " The first building they erected for Divine ...
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... preach the word of God and to advocate the doctrines of Him who proclaimed " peace on earth and good will towards men . " I came not to enter into the strife of party or sectarianism , but humbly , as a follower of the " meek and lowly ...
... preach the word of God and to advocate the doctrines of Him who proclaimed " peace on earth and good will towards men . " I came not to enter into the strife of party or sectarianism , but humbly , as a follower of the " meek and lowly ...
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... preach the gospel to all the world , " and of course to all classes of people in the world , was so nearly con- sumated ; but most of all did he rejoice in our success because he looked upon it as a counter influence to Calvinism " and ...
... preach the gospel to all the world , " and of course to all classes of people in the world , was so nearly con- sumated ; but most of all did he rejoice in our success because he looked upon it as a counter influence to Calvinism " and ...
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... preached four discourses , which were confined to an examin- ation of the argument by which our assailants had sought to show that we were not a Church - had no ministry , no sacra- ments - with what success , those who were present can ...
... preached four discourses , which were confined to an examin- ation of the argument by which our assailants had sought to show that we were not a Church - had no ministry , no sacra- ments - with what success , those who were present can ...
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Page 36 - The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in which the pure word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly administered, according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.
Page 7 - Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Page 98 - They desired (as did two or three more the next day) that he would spend some time with them in prayer, and advise them how to flee from the wrath to come ; which they saw continually hanging over their heads.
Page 152 - DO you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this Office and Ministration, to serve God for the promoting of his glory, and the edifying of his people?
Page 228 - But when in the course of Divine Providence, these American States became independent with respect to civil government, their ecclesiastical independence was necessarily included; and the different religious denominations of Christians in these States were left at full and equal liberty to model and organize their respective Churches, and forms of worship, and discipline, in such manner as they might judge most convenient for their future prosperity; consistently with the constitution and laws of...
Page 98 - ... some time with them in prayer, and advise them how to flee from the wrath to come; which they saw continually hanging over their heads. That...
Page 227 - I have this day set apart as a superintendent, by the imposition of my hands and prayer (being assisted by other ordained ministers...
Page 207 - 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 152 - And are they holy in all manner of conversation ? 2. Have they gifts (as well as grace) for the work? Have they (in some tolerable degree) a clear, sound understanding, a right judgment in the things of God, a just conception of salvation by faith ? And has God given them any degree of utterance? Do they speak justly, readily, clearly ? 3.
Page 153 - Have they a just conception of salvation by faith ? And has God given them any degree of utterance ? Do they speak justly, readily, clearly? — 3. Have they fruit? Are any truly convinced of sin, and converted to God, by their preaching ? " As long as these three marks concur in any one, we believe he is called of God to preach. These we receive as sufficient proof that he is moved thereto by the Holy Ghost.