...reply. His mother reminded him of her own objections to lay preaching, and added : " John, take eare what you do with respect to that young man, for he...have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him yourself." The Countess of Huntingdon wrote : " Maxfield is one of the greatest instances of God's...

..." John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of favouring readily anything of this kind. But take care what you do with respect...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself." Wesley followed this candid and dispassionate advice. The result was satisfactory ; and...

..." John, you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of favouring readily anything of this kind. But take care what you do with respect...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself." Wesley followed this candid and dispassionate advice. The result was satisfactory ; and...

...anything of the kind. 15ut take care what you do with respect to this young man, for he is as assuredly called of God to preach as you are. Examine what have...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself." He did so, and admitted the Divine working. Gradually he encouraged others. Soon a largo...

...in full sympathy with his new work, spoke now a wise word of caution, "John," she said, "take heed what you do with respect to that young man, for he...have been the fruits of his preaching and hear him yourself." The son took this good coun1902.] Methodism in the Eighteenth Century. 549 sel and was forced...

...preaching. "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." Wesley heard him. "It is the Lord 1" he exclaimed, as the sermon ended; " let Him do what...

...suspect me of favoring readily any thing of this kind. But take care what you do with respect to this young man ; for he is as surely called of God to preach...been the fruits of his preaching ; and hear him also yourself." The advice of this wise and godly woman was never lightly esteemed by her sons. John heard...

...what you do with respect to this young man ; for he is as surely called of God to preach as you arc. Examine what have been the fruits of his preaching ; and hear him also yourself." The advice of this wise and godly woman was never lightly esteemed by her sons. John heard...

...reply, " you know what my sentiments have been. You cannot suspect me of favouring readily anything of this kind. But take care what you do with respect...been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him also yourself." He did so. His anger and prejudice gave way ; and Thomas Maxfield became the first of that...

...him thus: "John, take care what you do with respect to that young man, for he is as surely called by God to preach as you are. Examine what have been the fruits of his preaching, and hear him for yourself." - The fruits were convincing, and lay preaching became one of the potent instruments...