The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley

The life and times of the Rev. Samuel Wesley - Rector of Epworth and father of the Revs. John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodists

I have the conviction that due honour has never yet been paid to Samuel Wesley. The praises of his noble wife have been sung loudly and long; and no one acquainted with her character and history, can doubt that Mrs Wesley deserves all the laurels that have been awarded her. While the general public, however, have justly regarded her as a lady of the most eminent abilities, and most exalted piety, they have been in danger of thinking that her husband, though learned, was often foolish; and though pious, was painfully eccentric, stern, and quarrelsome. This is utterly unfounded, and cruelly unjust. I submit, with all due deference to others, that while the Methodists owe an incalculable debt of gratitude to the mother of the Wesleys, they owe an equal debt to the honest-hearted father. I trust that the present work contains sufficient evidence of this. It is also hoped that the following pages will help the reader to a better understanding of the position occupied by Samuel Wesleys sons, John and Charles; and viiiof the difficulties and discouragements encountered by the illustrious first Methodists. The Memoirs of the Wesley Family, by Dr Clarke, though loosely written, have been of great service in the compilation of the present volume; but a large number of other works have also been consulted. I have carefully examined everything that Mr Wesley published, except perhaps his first political pamphlet; and as that was published anonymously, I cannot be certain that I have seen it. I am not aware that there is any printed matter, casting light on Mr Wesleys history, that I have not laid under contribution. To have cited all the authorities from which the work has been compiled, would have crowded the margin with an inconvenient number of titles of tracts, pamphlets, and books. A few are given, and the remainder can be easily adduced if needed. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 67980
Author: Tyerman, L. (Luke)
Release Date: May 3, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall, Co
Publication Date: 1866
Publisher Country: United Kingdom