Admonitory Counsels Addressed to a Methodist On Subjects of Christian Experience
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Its blessings are not to be limited to those which are open to observation ; but, considering the enemies to which the church is exposed, we must think of the unseen evils that are prevent- ed by the believing prayers of a united people. Supposing these prayers to be discontinued, it 158 ADMONITORY COUNSELS. is impossible to tell how many instances of foul and disgraceful apostacy might occur, or what a death-like spiritual slumber would paralyze the church, or to what extent corruption in doc-... trine and in practice might prevail. Worldli- ness and pride would get possession of many hearts, which might otherwise be filled with spirituality and meekness. Satan would find his conquests both numerous and easy ; either he would induce a state of universal lukewarm- ness and carnai security, or he would cause " grievous wolves to enter in, not sparing the flock ;" or " from among their ownselves" he would prompt " men to arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. " But the spirit of united prayer enables the church to present a strong phalanx against the powers of darkness, and against the inroads of error and of sin.
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