I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out.
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When I was young I was sure of everything in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was not half so sure of most things as I was before at present, I am hardly sure of anything but what God has revealed to me.
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Immediately it stuck into my mind, Leave off preaching. How can you preach to others, who have not faith yourself I asked Boehler, whether he thought I should leave it off or not. He answered By no means. I asked, But what can I preach He said, Preach faith till you have it and then, because you have it, you will preach faith.
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