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John Wesley and the Advance of Methodism
John S. Simon
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John Wesley and the advance of Methodism, by John S. Simon.
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1help us to see the progress of the building. Remembering
pp. 13–29 · ≈ 53 min2through a spiritual experience that left an abiding mark on
pp. 30–32 · ≈ 10 min3place' the name of William Darney appears. Wesley must
pp. 33–37 · ≈ 13 min4may do all things in a manner acceptable to God.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min5unto God for a blessing on all your undertakings.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min6month, that they may be transcribed into the ledger.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min7The chairman is to see that all the rules be punctually observed, and
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min8either actually had or reasonably presumed.
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min9fore be deeply serious ; utter no trifling word ; speak as in His presence,
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min10the rest giving attention. And let him speak just loud enough to be
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min11fire, all clamour and contention, being ' swift to hear, slow to speak' ;
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min12words, if nothing else; abstain from either sour looks or harsh words,
pp. 39–62 · ≈ 77 min13ence of 1778, and had made an application to the Justices
pp. 63–100 · ≈ 118 min14ames Bennet was Charles Wesley's host. We mentioned John Bennet. John
pp. 101–150 · ≈ 155 min15and willing to contribute toward the public debt? 5. Or to the further-
pp. 151–156 · ≈ 20 min16(4) Bearfield, (5) Seend, (6) The Devizes, (7) Salisbury, (8) Road, (9)
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min17(3) Tavistock.
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min18Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min19Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min20Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min21Lancashire, (4) Sheffield.
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min229g. NEWCASTLE: including (1) Newcastle itself, (2) the county of
pp. 157–162 · ≈ 18 min23he belongs.
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min24him inscribed thus: ' You think that it is your duty to call sinners
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min25fasting, and prayer, be received as a Helper, by having a book given to
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min26returned.
pp. 163–179 · ≈ 54 min27they had made the preceding week in " the way of the Lord."
pp. 180–189 · ≈ 31 min28gation, and the next morning to ' abundance of people' who
pp. 190–190 · ≈ 3 min29needed on the subject of the legal settlement of the new
pp. 191–191 · ≈ 3 min30North. He got beyond Islington when his mare threw him
pp. 192–213 · ≈ 66 min31be taken from his trade, by either of us alone, but by both of us con-
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 3 min32without the consent of the other.
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 3 min33the matter to Mr. Perronet.
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 3 min34Preacher ; particularly of zeal, diligence, and punctuality in the work ;
pp. 215–219 · ≈ 16 min35cerning each other. a
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min36to believe it.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min37by speaking or writing to the Person concerned.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min38of it to any other Person whatsoever.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min39other Person.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min40unless we think ourselves obliged in Conscience so to do.
pp. 220–229 · ≈ 30 min41depend on the entire union of all the labourers employed therein;
pp. 230–230 · ≈ 3 min42in we have been brought up; are absolutely determined by the grace
pp. 230–243 · ≈ 46 min43ship bound for Dublin which only waited for a wind. But
pp. 244–254 · ≈ 32 min44loving and respectful letter be wrote to Mr. Whitefield, wherein he
pp. 255–256 · ≈ 6 min45triflingly employed. Never while away time: neither spend any
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min46all lightness, jesting, and foolish talking.
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min47with young women in private.
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min48your design, as soon as you conveniently can. [''Us" means the-
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min49you credit it. Put the best construction on everything. You know
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min50doth a canker. Keep your thoughts within your own breast, till you
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min51and as soon as maybe, else it will fester in your heart. Make all
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min52character, than with that of a dancirg-master. A Preacher of the
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min53permit), or drawing water; not of cleaning your own shoes, or your
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min54general, do not mend our rules, but keep them; not for wrath, but
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min55and be spent in this work. And go always, not only to those who
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min56in the Gospel. As such, it is your part to employ your time in the
pp. 258–269 · ≈ 38 min57in order to help serious men, who have not the advantage of learning,
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min58I am convinced that if I attempt anything of this kind at all, I must
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min59that I do not write for men of learning: much less for men of deep
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min60first to set down the text itself in the common English translation,
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min61as possible ; it being not my view, to swell the book,.but to contract
pp. 271–271 · ≈ 4 min62Dr. Gell, the Oxford Divines, the late pious and learned Dr. Doddridge,
pp. 271–280 · ≈ 34 min63have supposed that it is ' the first circuit plan.' But that is a
pp. 281–298 · ≈ 56 min64occurred in 1752. If we accept that year, we come to the
pp. 299–301 · ≈ 10 min65Josiah Woodward's plan. As these were Societies in his
pp. 302–333 · ≈ 104 min66persecuted by wicked and unreasonable men.' John Wesley
pp. 334–339 · ≈ 16 min67Grisson, HERRING, LAvVINGTON, 54-5 ; New Room (1748), 54-60,
pp. 340–346 · ≈ 37 min68174-8 Grace Murray, 144; Walter
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min69Papists compared (published Wesley, 295, 297, 307
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min70reply, 231 Member neglecting Class, 156
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min71on Wesley, 185, 229-30, 285 113-14, 123; John Bennet, 141 *
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min72135-6 6. Henry Venn to John Wesley, 274
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min73135-6 6. Henry Venn to John Wesley, 274
pp. 347–348 · ≈ 10 min74139; (a) Doctrinal, 140, 159; on, 163
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min75139; (a) Doctrinal, 140, 159; on, 163
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min761862), 146, 157, 173, 179, 290; Preacher, 18, 23-4, 36, 145, 188,
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min771862), 146, 157, 173, 179, 290; Preacher, 18, 23-4, 36, 145, 188,
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min78vinistic Methodist Leaders, 165 Newbury (Berks), 9
pp. 349–360 · ≈ 41 min
pp. 13–29 · ≈ 53 min2through a spiritual experience that left an abiding mark on
pp. 30–32 · ≈ 10 min3place' the name of William Darney appears. Wesley must
pp. 33–37 · ≈ 13 min4may do all things in a manner acceptable to God.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min5unto God for a blessing on all your undertakings.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min6month, that they may be transcribed into the ledger.
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min7The chairman is to see that all the rules be punctually observed, and
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min8either actually had or reasonably presumed.
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min9fore be deeply serious ; utter no trifling word ; speak as in His presence,
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min10the rest giving attention. And let him speak just loud enough to be
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min11fire, all clamour and contention, being ' swift to hear, slow to speak' ;
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 4 min12words, if nothing else; abstain from either sour looks or harsh words,
pp. 39–62 · ≈ 77 min13ence of 1778, and had made an application to the Justices
pp. 63–100 · ≈ 118 min14ames Bennet was Charles Wesley's host. We mentioned John Bennet. John
pp. 101–150 · ≈ 155 min15and willing to contribute toward the public debt? 5. Or to the further-
pp. 151–156 · ≈ 20 min16(4) Bearfield, (5) Seend, (6) The Devizes, (7) Salisbury, (8) Road, (9)
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min17(3) Tavistock.
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min18Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min19Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min20Stanley, (4) Evesham, (5) Wednesbury, (6) Leominster, (7) Shrews-
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min21Lancashire, (4) Sheffield.
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min229g. NEWCASTLE: including (1) Newcastle itself, (2) the county of
pp. 157–162 · ≈ 18 min23he belongs.
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min24him inscribed thus: ' You think that it is your duty to call sinners
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min25fasting, and prayer, be received as a Helper, by having a book given to
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 2 min26returned.
pp. 163–179 · ≈ 54 min27they had made the preceding week in " the way of the Lord."
pp. 180–189 · ≈ 31 min28gation, and the next morning to ' abundance of people' who
pp. 190–190 · ≈ 3 min29needed on the subject of the legal settlement of the new
pp. 191–191 · ≈ 3 min30North. He got beyond Islington when his mare threw him
pp. 192–213 · ≈ 66 min31be taken from his trade, by either of us alone, but by both of us con-
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 3 min32without the consent of the other.
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 3 min33the matter to Mr. Perronet.
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 3 min34Preacher ; particularly of zeal, diligence, and punctuality in the work ;
pp. 215–219 · ≈ 16 min35cerning each other. a
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min36to believe it.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min37by speaking or writing to the Person concerned.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min38of it to any other Person whatsoever.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min39other Person.
pp. 220–220 · ≈ 2 min40unless we think ourselves obliged in Conscience so to do.
pp. 220–229 · ≈ 30 min41depend on the entire union of all the labourers employed therein;
pp. 230–230 · ≈ 3 min42in we have been brought up; are absolutely determined by the grace
pp. 230–243 · ≈ 46 min43ship bound for Dublin which only waited for a wind. But
pp. 244–254 · ≈ 32 min44loving and respectful letter be wrote to Mr. Whitefield, wherein he
pp. 255–256 · ≈ 6 min45triflingly employed. Never while away time: neither spend any
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min46all lightness, jesting, and foolish talking.
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min47with young women in private.
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min48your design, as soon as you conveniently can. [''Us" means the-
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min49you credit it. Put the best construction on everything. You know
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min50doth a canker. Keep your thoughts within your own breast, till you
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min51and as soon as maybe, else it will fester in your heart. Make all
pp. 257–257 · ≈ 3 min52character, than with that of a dancirg-master. A Preacher of the
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min53permit), or drawing water; not of cleaning your own shoes, or your
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min54general, do not mend our rules, but keep them; not for wrath, but
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min55and be spent in this work. And go always, not only to those who
pp. 258–258 · ≈ 4 min56in the Gospel. As such, it is your part to employ your time in the
pp. 258–269 · ≈ 38 min57in order to help serious men, who have not the advantage of learning,
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min58I am convinced that if I attempt anything of this kind at all, I must
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min59that I do not write for men of learning: much less for men of deep
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min60first to set down the text itself in the common English translation,
pp. 270–270 · ≈ 4 min61as possible ; it being not my view, to swell the book,.but to contract
pp. 271–271 · ≈ 4 min62Dr. Gell, the Oxford Divines, the late pious and learned Dr. Doddridge,
pp. 271–280 · ≈ 34 min63have supposed that it is ' the first circuit plan.' But that is a
pp. 281–298 · ≈ 56 min64occurred in 1752. If we accept that year, we come to the
pp. 299–301 · ≈ 10 min65Josiah Woodward's plan. As these were Societies in his
pp. 302–333 · ≈ 104 min66persecuted by wicked and unreasonable men.' John Wesley
pp. 334–339 · ≈ 16 min67Grisson, HERRING, LAvVINGTON, 54-5 ; New Room (1748), 54-60,
pp. 340–346 · ≈ 37 min68174-8 Grace Murray, 144; Walter
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min69Papists compared (published Wesley, 295, 297, 307
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min70reply, 231 Member neglecting Class, 156
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min71on Wesley, 185, 229-30, 285 113-14, 123; John Bennet, 141 *
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min72135-6 6. Henry Venn to John Wesley, 274
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 5 min73135-6 6. Henry Venn to John Wesley, 274
pp. 347–348 · ≈ 10 min74139; (a) Doctrinal, 140, 159; on, 163
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min75139; (a) Doctrinal, 140, 159; on, 163
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min761862), 146, 157, 173, 179, 290; Preacher, 18, 23-4, 36, 145, 188,
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min771862), 146, 157, 173, 179, 290; Preacher, 18, 23-4, 36, 145, 188,
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 5 min78vinistic Methodist Leaders, 165 Newbury (Berks), 9
pp. 349–360 · ≈ 41 min
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