This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ... how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John iii, 17. He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov. xix, 17. Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble Psalm xli, 1. While these sentences are in ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ... how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 John iii, 17. He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov. xix, 17. Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble Psalm xli, 1. While these sentences are in reading, some fit person, appointed for that purpose, shall receive the alms for the poor, and other devotions of the people, in a decent basin, to be provided for that purpose; and then bring it to the elder, who shall place it upon the table. After which the elder shall say, Ye that do truly and earnestly repent of four sins, and are in love and charity witli your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; draw near with faith, and take this holy sacrament to your comfort: and make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees. Then shall this general confession be made by th minister in the name of all those who are minded to receive the holy communion, both he and all the people kneeling humbly upon their knees, and saying1 Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all n en: we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy Dhine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please...
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Add this copy of The Doctrines and Discipline of the Methodist Episcopal to cart. $18.00, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
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