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What was their fundamental doctrine? That the Bible is the whole and sole rule both of Christian faith and practice. Hence they learned, I. That religion is an inward principle; that it is none other than the mind that was in Christ; or, in other words, the renewal of the soul after the image of God, in righteousness and true holiness; 2. That this can never be wrought in us, but by the power of the Holy Ghost, 3. That we receive this and every other blessing, merely for the sake of Christ; and, 4. That whosoever hath the mind that was in Christ, the same is our brother and sister and mother.
Thoughts Upon Methodism
Chance has no share in the government of the world.
Letter, 11th February, 1779
