William Jenkyn

(1613–1685) Civil Servant

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William Jenkyn was a civil servant, best known for An exposition upon the epistle of Jude.

Quick Facts About William Jenkyn

Born: January 1, 1613
Died: January 1, 1685
Profession: Civil Servant
Notable works: An exposition upon the epistle of Jude

About William Jenkyn

William Jenkyn (1613–1685) was an English clergyman, imprisoned during the Interregnum for his part in the 'Presbyterian plot' of Christopher Love, ejected minister in 1662, and imprisoned at the end of his life for nonconformity.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by William Jenkyn

To forsake Christ for the world, is to leave a treasure for a trifle, eternity for a moment, reality for a shadow

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Christ

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There are many who are lip servants but not life servants.

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Hypocrite

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There is nothing destroyed by sanctification but that which would destroy us.

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Blessing

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The best way never to fall is ever to fear.

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Best way

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We are not justified by doing good works, but being justified we then do good.

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Doing good

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There must be fired affections before our prayers will go up.

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Affection

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As the wicked are hurt by the best things, so the godly are bettered by the worst.

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Affliction

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Truth reforms as well as informs.

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Reform

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The bending of men's hearts to believe and persevere are the supernatural fruits of God's eternal decree, and not the natural fruits…

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Believe

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