John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of favouring readily any thing of this kind. But take care what you do with respect to that young man, for he is as surely called of God to preach, as you are. Examine what have been the... The Eclectic review. vol. 1-New [8th] - Seite 6151839Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1880 - 400 Seiten
...mother quietly but firmly replied, reminding him of her own views and prejudices; and then added, " But take care what you do with respect to that young...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." Wesley did "examine" and "hear" Maxfield, and then devoutly said, " It is the Lord, let... | |
 | Matthew Simpson - 1881 - 382 Seiten
...the disorder. His aged mother, however, who had heard Mr. Maxfield preach, cautioned him, saying, " Take care what you do with respect to that young man,...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him for yourself." Mr. Wesley did so, and felt convinced that God had truly called him to that work. Thus,... | |
 | Frances Bevan - 1883 - 386 Seiten
...he said. " John," said his mother, " you know I used to think none but a clergyman ought to preach, but take care •what you do with respect to that...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." Wesley was wise enough to take his mother's advice. He went to hear Maxfield, and was only... | |
 | Holland Nimmons McTyeire - 1885 - 700 Seiten
...Maxfield," said he abruptly, " has turned preacher, I find." She looked attentively at him, and replied: "John, you know what my sentiments have been. You...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself." He did so. His prejudice bowed before the force of truth, and he could only say, " It is... | |
 | John Telford - 1885 - 172 Seiten
...preacher, I find." She reminded him of her own deep objection to lay-preaching, and then added : " John, take care what you do with respect to that young man,...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." The Countess of Huntingdon wrote to Wesley : " Maxfield is one of the greatest instances... | |
 | 1872 - 630 Seiten
...hurried back to London to stop it. His mother, who lived in a house next to the Foundry, said : " John, take care what you do with respect to that young man,...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." He heard him, and said : " I am not clear that Brother Maxfield should not expound at Greyhound... | |
 | Ward, Lock and co, ltd - 1885 - 810 Seiten
...favouring readily anything of the kind. But take" care what you do with respect to that young man, for ho is as surely called of God to preach as you are. Examine...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself.'1 He did so, and h's prejudice gave way before thefcrce of truth. Much the sum1; thing happened... | |
 | Eliza Clarke - 1886 - 332 Seiten
...matter: "John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of readily favoring anything of this kind. But take care what you do with respect...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." The mother's words had weight, and Maxfield preached before his master. " It is the Lord,"... | |
 | Eliza Clarke - 1886 - 256 Seiten
..." John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of readily favouring anything of this kind. But take care what you do with respect...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself/' The mother's words had weight, and Maxfield preached before his master. "It is the Lord,"... | |
 | Sarah Knowles Bolton - 1892 - 382 Seiten
...with the converts to preaching, and John was disturbed at this new departure, Mrs. Wesley said, "John, take care what you do with respect to that young man,...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." Wesley was convinced, and said, "It is the Lord ; let Him do what seemeth Him good. What... | |
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