Grace Verse Legalism

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Rhoni I found this quote in a book published by Bridge Publishing called Azusa Street Frank Bartleman on page 18:

My concern was chiefly for the Holiness people, that they might not be passed by, and lose the blessing. I wrote in my diary at this time the following observations( a warning to the Pentecostal people ):
The Holiness people are loaded down to the waters edge with a spirit of prejudice and phariseeism. But dare we cut ourselves off so easily from other members of the body? We may cut ourselves off from God by our spiritual pride, while He may cause the weakest to repent, and go through to victory. The work in our hearts must go deeper than we ever have experienced, deep enough to destroy sectarian prejudice, party spirit,
etc.,on all sides.
The work of revival seems to have started outside the Holiness churches proper. God can perfect those whom he chooses. The Holiness people are to proud of their standing.
Too confident of their position, and condition also. He may need to pass them by.
They must also repent. God may humble them by working in other places. And history repeats itself. Let the Pentecostal people beware.