Case and His Cotemporaries, Or, The Canadian Itinerants' Memorial: Constituting a Biographical History of Methodism in Canada, from Its Introduction Into the Province, Till the Death of the Rev. Wm. Case in 1855, Volume 1S. Rose, 1867 - Methodist Church |
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Page 37 - There is only one condition previously required of those who desire admission into these societies, "a desire to flee from the wrath to come, and to be saved from their sins.
Page 31 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord...
Page 224 - Know'st thou the' importance of a soul immortal : Behold this midnight glory: worlds on worlds! Amazing pomp; redouble this amaze! Ten thousand add; and twice ten thousand more; Then weigh the whole ; one soul outweighs them all, And calls the' astonishing magnificence Of unintelligent creation poor.
Page 252 - ... of pauperish dependence on the part of the recipient, detracting from his manliness. The clergyman ought to be a man, as well as a minister. The qualifications for admission were for Methodists, a certificate from the quarterly conference of which the applicant was a member, testifying to a belief that he was called of God to the work of the ministry, and a like certificate from the pastor of applicants from other denominations. Applicants were required to be well versed in the higher branches...
Page 115 - God's people to join in prayer with them, and not to leave them till he should save their souls. O what a scene of tears and prayers was this! I suppose that not less than a dozen little praying circles were thus formed in the course of a few minutes. It was truly affecting to see parents weeping over their children, neighbors exhorting their unconverted neighbors to repent, while all, old and young, were awe-struck. The wicked looked on with silent amazement, while they beheld some of their companions...
Page 48 - Christ. While uniting with his brethren in this exercise, the power of the Most High seemed to overshadow the congregation, and many were filled with joy unspeakable, and were praising the Lord aloud for what he had done for their souls; while others ' with speechless awe and silent love,' were prostrated on the floor.
Page 318 - He was yet breathing strong. This was a shocking view. Some were in such pain they could not be conversed with ; others being fatigued and broken of their rest were asleep, but we conversed with many who manifested seriousness, whom we pointed to the suffering, bleeding Saviour, and exhorted them to look to Him for mercy. Here I saw how useful a faithful and feeling chaplain might be. The best opportunity would present itself in alleviating the miseries of men...
Page 318 - Having been without bread a long time many of the militia were very hungry. Some wanted coffee, some milk, some bread. We gave them the biscuits we carried down, but could procure no milk for them. I really desired to stay with them, my heart thirsted to do them good. One young man who was wounded told me his brother was killed in battle. His parents, I think, live east of Connecticut River We were then conducted to the remains of Col.
Page 233 - Our ride has brought us through one of the finest countries I have ever seen. The timber is of a noble size, the cattle are well shaped and well looking, the crops are abundant on a most fruitful soil. Surely this is a land that God the Lord hath blessed.
Page 316 - Harbour, and were about to commence clearing off a camp-ground, but on hearing the cannon and constant roll of small arms we gave up the idea of work and betook ourselves to prayer. Such sensations I never realized before. We knew many of our acquaintances were there, among whom were brethren in the Lord. We thought on the condition of the women whose husbands and sons were exposed ; the welfare of...