A Compendium of Methodism: Embracing the History And Present Condition of ...
A Compendium of Methodism: Embracing the History And Present Condition of ...
Porter, James, 1808-1888
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Secondly, that most of our rules have descended to us from Wesley himself. Thirdly, that those which have been made since the organization of our church, are more particularly for the government of the preachers than the people. That the brunt of the battle comes upon the preachers, and that they have by far the greater sacrifices to make, and crosses to bear, will not be denied. Indeed, they have to abandon almost every earthly interest in entering upon an itinerant career, and submit to labor...s and trials thfct few have nerve enough to endure. Is it not proper that they should lay their own plans, and make their own rules ? Or should the quiet, home-staying poople govern them ? But, fourthly, this power is so restricted by civil law, by our constitution, and by the acknowledged rights and relations of the people, there is not the slightest danger of its being seriously abused. Digitized by VjOOQlC 878 COMPENDIUM OF METHODISM. The checks of our people upon the ministry are ample. 1. It lies with them to determine who shall assume its high prerogatives.
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