[1]There is no North Ledyard in Wilts. Is Liddiard meant?
[1]There is no North Ledyard in Wilts. Is Liddiard meant?
[2]St. Mary de Crypt is a parish in the city of Gloucester, and is so called from a large vault under the body of the church. In connection with the church, and on the north side of it, stands St. Mary de Crypt School, founded by "John Coke, Esq.," and his "Lady Joane Coke," about the beginning of the sixteenth century. The master of the school had to be chosen by the mayor, the recorder, and the senior aldermen of the city. In 1712, two years before Whitefield's birth, a salary of £30 a year was allowed to the head-master, and £16 a year to the usher. There was also an annual allowance to several magistrates of the city for visiting the school once a year; the mayor and four burgesses of Worcester were made overseers, with an allowance of seven nobles for their charges; and if the mayor and magistrates of Gloucester were guilty of neglect, they had to forfeit £10 to the mayor and magistrates of Worcester. The school also had two exhibitions for the maintenance of two scholars at Pembroke College for eight years—the scholars to be elected by the mayor, the six senior aldermen, and the head-master of the school. (" Ancient and Present State of Gloucestershire," by Sir Robert Atkyns, 1712; and "The Gloucester Guide," 1792.)
[2]St. Mary de Crypt is a parish in the city of Gloucester, and is so called from a large vault under the body of the church. In connection with the church, and on the north side of it, stands St. Mary de Crypt School, founded by "John Coke, Esq.," and his "Lady Joane Coke," about the beginning of the sixteenth century. The master of the school had to be chosen by the mayor, the recorder, and the senior aldermen of the city. In 1712, two years before Whitefield's birth, a salary of £30 a year was allowed to the head-master, and £16 a year to the usher. There was also an annual allowance to several magistrates of the city for visiting the school once a year; the mayor and four burgesses of Worcester were made overseers, with an allowance of seven nobles for their charges; and if the mayor and magistrates of Gloucester were guilty of neglect, they had to forfeit £10 to the mayor and magistrates of Worcester. The school also had two exhibitions for the maintenance of two scholars at Pembroke College for eight years—the scholars to be elected by the mayor, the six senior aldermen, and the head-master of the school. (" Ancient and Present State of Gloucestershire," by Sir Robert Atkyns, 1712; and "The Gloucester Guide," 1792.)
[3]In those days gas was a thing unknown, and of course candles required "snuffers."
[3]In those days gas was a thing unknown, and of course candles required "snuffers."
[4]"Great sensible devotion,"—Edit. 1756.
[4]"Great sensible devotion,"—Edit. 1756.
[5]"All sense of religion."—Edit. 1756.
[5]"All sense of religion."—Edit. 1756.
[6]Dr. Adams was now master of Pembroke College. This amiable and excellent man was the friend of Dr. Johnson, and died at Gloucester, Whitefield's birthplace, where a monument is erected to his memory, with the following inscription:—"Sacred to the memory of William Adams, D.D., Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, Prebendary of this Cathedral, and Archdeacon of Llandaff. Ingenious, Learned, Eloquent, he ably defended the truth of Christianity; Pious, Benevolent, and Charitable, he successfully inculcated its sacred precepts. Pure, and undeviating in his own conduct, he was tender and compassionate to the failings of others. Ever anxious for the welfare and happiness of mankind, he was on all occasions forward to encourage works of public utility and extensive beneficence. In the government of the College, over which he presided, his vigilant attention was uniformly exerted to promote the important objects of the institution; whilst the mild dignity of his deportment inspired esteem, gratitude, and affection. Full of days, and matured in virtue, he died January 13, 1789, aged 82."
[6]Dr. Adams was now master of Pembroke College. This amiable and excellent man was the friend of Dr. Johnson, and died at Gloucester, Whitefield's birthplace, where a monument is erected to his memory, with the following inscription:—"Sacred to the memory of William Adams, D.D., Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, Prebendary of this Cathedral, and Archdeacon of Llandaff. Ingenious, Learned, Eloquent, he ably defended the truth of Christianity; Pious, Benevolent, and Charitable, he successfully inculcated its sacred precepts. Pure, and undeviating in his own conduct, he was tender and compassionate to the failings of others. Ever anxious for the welfare and happiness of mankind, he was on all occasions forward to encourage works of public utility and extensive beneficence. In the government of the College, over which he presided, his vigilant attention was uniformly exerted to promote the important objects of the institution; whilst the mild dignity of his deportment inspired esteem, gratitude, and affection. Full of days, and matured in virtue, he died January 13, 1789, aged 82."
[7]"Enthusiasm of Methodists and Papists compared." Part II.
[7]"Enthusiasm of Methodists and Papists compared." Part II.
[8]Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
[8]Boswell's "Life of Johnson."
[9]All enclosed in brackets was omitted in the edition published by Whitefield in 1756.
[9]All enclosed in brackets was omitted in the edition published by Whitefield in 1756.
[10]"Religious."—Edit. 1756.
[10]"Religious."—Edit. 1756.
[11]"Because they lived by rule and method."—Edit. 1756.
[11]"Because they lived by rule and method."—Edit. 1756.
[12]"Obstructed." Edit. 1756.
[12]"Obstructed." Edit. 1756.
[13]"Charles Wesley engaged."Ibid.
[13]"Charles Wesley engaged."Ibid.
[14]"The Methodists."Ibid.
[14]"The Methodists."Ibid.
[15]"And overawed by his authority,"—Edit. 1756.
[15]"And overawed by his authority,"—Edit. 1756.
[16]"Worthy."—Ibid.
[16]"Worthy."—Ibid.
[17]"Pressures both in soul and body."—Edit. 1756.
[17]"Pressures both in soul and body."—Edit. 1756.
[18]"In silent or vocal prayer; and, having nobody to show me a better way, I thought to get peace and purity by outward austerities."—Ibid.
[18]"In silent or vocal prayer; and, having nobody to show me a better way, I thought to get peace and purity by outward austerities."—Ibid.
[19]"Therefore looked upon myself as very humble."—Edit. 1756,
[19]"Therefore looked upon myself as very humble."—Edit. 1756,
[20]"Legal."—Ibid.
[20]"Legal."—Ibid.
[21]"Without feeling any mixture of corruption."—Ibid.
[21]"Without feeling any mixture of corruption."—Ibid.
[22]"The Spiritual Combat; or, the Christian Pilgrim in his Spiritual Conflict and Conquest." By John de Castaniza. Revised and recommended by the Rev. Richard Lucas, D.D., Rector of St. Stephen's, Coleman Street.
[22]"The Spiritual Combat; or, the Christian Pilgrim in his Spiritual Conflict and Conquest." By John de Castaniza. Revised and recommended by the Rev. Richard Lucas, D.D., Rector of St. Stephen's, Coleman Street.
[23]"College business obliged me to go down."—Edit. 1756.
[23]"College business obliged me to go down."—Edit. 1756.
[24]"Than himself."—Edit 1756.
[24]"Than himself."—Edit 1756.
[25]"And began to visit the poor."—Edit. 1756.
[25]"And began to visit the poor."—Edit. 1756.
[26]"But, however, notwithstanding my fit of sickness continued six or seven weeks, I trust I shall have reason to bless God for it, through the endless ages of eternity. For," Edit. 1756.
[26]"But, however, notwithstanding my fit of sickness continued six or seven weeks, I trust I shall have reason to bless God for it, through the endless ages of eternity. For," Edit. 1756.
[27]"After having undergone innumerable buffetings of Satan, and many months' inexpressible trials by night and day under the spirit of bondage, God was pleased at length to remove the heavy load, to enable me to lay hold on His dear Son by a living faith, and, by giving me the spirit of adoption, to seal me, as I humbly hope, even to the day of everlasting redemption. But oh! with what joy—joy unspeakable—even joy that was full of, and big with glory, was my soul filled, when the weight of sin went off, and an abiding sense of the pardoning love of God, and a full assurance of faith broke in upon my disconsolate soul! Surely it was the day of my espousals,—a day to be had in everlasting remembrance. At first my joys were like a spring tide, and, as it were, overflowed the banks. Go where I would, I could not avoid singing of psalms almost aloud; afterwards it became more settled—and, blessed be God, saving a few casual intervals, has abode and increased in my soul ever since. But to proceed."—Edit. 1756.
[27]"After having undergone innumerable buffetings of Satan, and many months' inexpressible trials by night and day under the spirit of bondage, God was pleased at length to remove the heavy load, to enable me to lay hold on His dear Son by a living faith, and, by giving me the spirit of adoption, to seal me, as I humbly hope, even to the day of everlasting redemption. But oh! with what joy—joy unspeakable—even joy that was full of, and big with glory, was my soul filled, when the weight of sin went off, and an abiding sense of the pardoning love of God, and a full assurance of faith broke in upon my disconsolate soul! Surely it was the day of my espousals,—a day to be had in everlasting remembrance. At first my joys were like a spring tide, and, as it were, overflowed the banks. Go where I would, I could not avoid singing of psalms almost aloud; afterwards it became more settled—and, blessed be God, saving a few casual intervals, has abode and increased in my soul ever since. But to proceed."—Edit. 1756.
[28]Eighteen Sermons preached by Rev. George Whitefield. Revised by Dr, Gifford: p. 359.
[28]Eighteen Sermons preached by Rev. George Whitefield. Revised by Dr, Gifford: p. 359.
[29]A book entitled "The Country Parson's Advice to his Parishioners."
[29]A book entitled "The Country Parson's Advice to his Parishioners."
[30]Probably, "A Collection of Forms of Prayer for every Day in the Week," printed by Wesley in 1733,—his first publication, and originally intended for his pupils in Lincoln College.
[30]Probably, "A Collection of Forms of Prayer for every Day in the Week," printed by Wesley in 1733,—his first publication, and originally intended for his pupils in Lincoln College.
[31]St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester.
[31]St. Mary de Crypt, Gloucester.
[32]Whitefield's brother James.
[32]Whitefield's brother James.
[33]The Rev. Sampson Harris, thirty-five years vicar of the parish, and who died in 1763.
[33]The Rev. Sampson Harris, thirty-five years vicar of the parish, and who died in 1763.
[34]Gabriel Harris.
[34]Gabriel Harris.
[35]Methodist Magazine, 1798, p. 440.
[35]Methodist Magazine, 1798, p. 440.
[36]As heretofore, the passages which Whitefield omitted in the edition of 1756 are enclosed in brackets.
[36]As heretofore, the passages which Whitefield omitted in the edition of 1756 are enclosed in brackets.
[37]"Immediately upon my coming down."—Edit. 1756.
[37]"Immediately upon my coming down."—Edit. 1756.
[38]"More."—Ibid.
[38]"More."—Ibid.
[39]"A relation, then in one of the almshouses."—Ibid.
[39]"A relation, then in one of the almshouses."—Ibid.
[40]"Thereby helped to."—Edit. 1756.
[40]"Thereby helped to."—Edit. 1756.
[41]What is meant by this? According to Whitefield's own statement, he had, some time before, at Oxford, been regenerated by the grace of the Holy Ghost,—a blessing which is always connected with justification, or the forgiveness of sins. Both are received at the same moment, and both by the simple exercise of faith, or trust in Christ. The only interpretation to be given to what Whitefield here relates is, that he now, at Gloucester, was mademore thoroughly to understandthe great Scripture doctrine of justification by faith only. The books from which he obtained this added light are immediately specified.
[41]What is meant by this? According to Whitefield's own statement, he had, some time before, at Oxford, been regenerated by the grace of the Holy Ghost,—a blessing which is always connected with justification, or the forgiveness of sins. Both are received at the same moment, and both by the simple exercise of faith, or trust in Christ. The only interpretation to be given to what Whitefield here relates is, that he now, at Gloucester, was mademore thoroughly to understandthe great Scripture doctrine of justification by faith only. The books from which he obtained this added light are immediately specified.
[42]"That way."—Edit. 1756.
[42]"That way."—Edit. 1756.
[43]"I extracted."—Ibid.
[43]"I extracted."—Ibid.
[44]"This was put into theGloucester Journal."—Ibid.
[44]"This was put into theGloucester Journal."—Ibid.
[45]This escaped prisoner is referred to in the following letter, written at the time to Wesley, in Georgia:—"Rev. Sir,—At length, I have an opportunity of writing to my spiritual father in Christ. I must first acquaint you that I am not yet returned to Oxford. God hath opened to me a door into our Castle. The manner of it was a little surprising. A youth broke out of Oxford prison, under strong convictions of sin, and was apprehended here again. Mr. Broughton heard of it, and bid me visit him. I went, and so have continued reading to the prisoners ever since."God has been pleased, in some measure, to succeed my labours here; and I hope, in time, we shall have a set ofaltogether Christians. The Holy Spirit seems to be moving on the hearts of some young ladies. One I observed quickened in an instant, who immediately set out for Carmarthen, and, I believe, continues steadfast amidst a world of temptations. Here are others, also, that seem to have some pangs of the new birth. A young country lad came to me the other day, and brought me a peck of apples, seven miles, on his back, as a token of gratitude for benefits received, under God, by my hands. He has such a sense of the Divine Presence, that he walks, for the most part, with his hat off."The devil, I find, has a particular spite against weekly communion; yet I am in hopes we shall have the sacrament administered every Sunday at the cathedral. It would have been mentioned to the bishop before now, but Oxford friends advised to defer it till next summer."But now I have mentioned the bishop: alas! how should I tremble to tell you how I have been continually disturbed with thoughts that I, a worm, taken from a common public-house, should, ere I die, be one myself! If you remember, sir, in my greatest affliction last Lent, it was told me I should be a bishop, and therefore must be poor in spirit. That thought came home upon me with so much force, and so many circumstances have since occurred to favour the temptation, that I knew not what to do. I communicated it to Mr. Broughton, and, thanks be to God, it is somewhat abated. O heavenly Father! for Thy dear Son's sake, keep me from climbing. Let me hate preferment! For Thy infinite mercies' sake, let me love a low, contemptible life; and never think to compound matters between the happiness of this world and the next!"My friends here are for drawing me into orders; but I trust God will still provide for me without it. I know I am not qualified, and, therefore, by the help of the Lord Jesus, I will not comply."I hope all our friends continue steadfast and zealous at Oxford. I have been with Madam Grenville" (query, Mary Granville, afterwards the celebrated Mrs. Delany), "who seems to be a Christian indeed. My love, rev. sir, to the young merchant, whose example I hope we shall all be enabled to follow, if God requires our assistance in Georgia. Mr. Charles and Mr. Ingham, I hope, will accept the same from my unworthy hands."Your very humble servant and son in Christ Jesus,"George Whitefield."**Methodist Magazine, 1798, p. 359.
[45]This escaped prisoner is referred to in the following letter, written at the time to Wesley, in Georgia:—
"Rev. Sir,—At length, I have an opportunity of writing to my spiritual father in Christ. I must first acquaint you that I am not yet returned to Oxford. God hath opened to me a door into our Castle. The manner of it was a little surprising. A youth broke out of Oxford prison, under strong convictions of sin, and was apprehended here again. Mr. Broughton heard of it, and bid me visit him. I went, and so have continued reading to the prisoners ever since."God has been pleased, in some measure, to succeed my labours here; and I hope, in time, we shall have a set ofaltogether Christians. The Holy Spirit seems to be moving on the hearts of some young ladies. One I observed quickened in an instant, who immediately set out for Carmarthen, and, I believe, continues steadfast amidst a world of temptations. Here are others, also, that seem to have some pangs of the new birth. A young country lad came to me the other day, and brought me a peck of apples, seven miles, on his back, as a token of gratitude for benefits received, under God, by my hands. He has such a sense of the Divine Presence, that he walks, for the most part, with his hat off."The devil, I find, has a particular spite against weekly communion; yet I am in hopes we shall have the sacrament administered every Sunday at the cathedral. It would have been mentioned to the bishop before now, but Oxford friends advised to defer it till next summer."But now I have mentioned the bishop: alas! how should I tremble to tell you how I have been continually disturbed with thoughts that I, a worm, taken from a common public-house, should, ere I die, be one myself! If you remember, sir, in my greatest affliction last Lent, it was told me I should be a bishop, and therefore must be poor in spirit. That thought came home upon me with so much force, and so many circumstances have since occurred to favour the temptation, that I knew not what to do. I communicated it to Mr. Broughton, and, thanks be to God, it is somewhat abated. O heavenly Father! for Thy dear Son's sake, keep me from climbing. Let me hate preferment! For Thy infinite mercies' sake, let me love a low, contemptible life; and never think to compound matters between the happiness of this world and the next!"My friends here are for drawing me into orders; but I trust God will still provide for me without it. I know I am not qualified, and, therefore, by the help of the Lord Jesus, I will not comply."I hope all our friends continue steadfast and zealous at Oxford. I have been with Madam Grenville" (query, Mary Granville, afterwards the celebrated Mrs. Delany), "who seems to be a Christian indeed. My love, rev. sir, to the young merchant, whose example I hope we shall all be enabled to follow, if God requires our assistance in Georgia. Mr. Charles and Mr. Ingham, I hope, will accept the same from my unworthy hands."Your very humble servant and son in Christ Jesus,"George Whitefield."*
"Rev. Sir,—At length, I have an opportunity of writing to my spiritual father in Christ. I must first acquaint you that I am not yet returned to Oxford. God hath opened to me a door into our Castle. The manner of it was a little surprising. A youth broke out of Oxford prison, under strong convictions of sin, and was apprehended here again. Mr. Broughton heard of it, and bid me visit him. I went, and so have continued reading to the prisoners ever since.
"God has been pleased, in some measure, to succeed my labours here; and I hope, in time, we shall have a set ofaltogether Christians. The Holy Spirit seems to be moving on the hearts of some young ladies. One I observed quickened in an instant, who immediately set out for Carmarthen, and, I believe, continues steadfast amidst a world of temptations. Here are others, also, that seem to have some pangs of the new birth. A young country lad came to me the other day, and brought me a peck of apples, seven miles, on his back, as a token of gratitude for benefits received, under God, by my hands. He has such a sense of the Divine Presence, that he walks, for the most part, with his hat off.
"The devil, I find, has a particular spite against weekly communion; yet I am in hopes we shall have the sacrament administered every Sunday at the cathedral. It would have been mentioned to the bishop before now, but Oxford friends advised to defer it till next summer.
"But now I have mentioned the bishop: alas! how should I tremble to tell you how I have been continually disturbed with thoughts that I, a worm, taken from a common public-house, should, ere I die, be one myself! If you remember, sir, in my greatest affliction last Lent, it was told me I should be a bishop, and therefore must be poor in spirit. That thought came home upon me with so much force, and so many circumstances have since occurred to favour the temptation, that I knew not what to do. I communicated it to Mr. Broughton, and, thanks be to God, it is somewhat abated. O heavenly Father! for Thy dear Son's sake, keep me from climbing. Let me hate preferment! For Thy infinite mercies' sake, let me love a low, contemptible life; and never think to compound matters between the happiness of this world and the next!
"My friends here are for drawing me into orders; but I trust God will still provide for me without it. I know I am not qualified, and, therefore, by the help of the Lord Jesus, I will not comply.
"I hope all our friends continue steadfast and zealous at Oxford. I have been with Madam Grenville" (query, Mary Granville, afterwards the celebrated Mrs. Delany), "who seems to be a Christian indeed. My love, rev. sir, to the young merchant, whose example I hope we shall all be enabled to follow, if God requires our assistance in Georgia. Mr. Charles and Mr. Ingham, I hope, will accept the same from my unworthy hands.
"Your very humble servant and son in Christ Jesus,"George Whitefield."*
*Methodist Magazine, 1798, p. 359.
[46]"Being now about twenty-one years of age, some began to enquire when I was to take orders; but—" Edit. 1756.
[46]"Being now about twenty-one years of age, some began to enquire when I was to take orders; but—" Edit. 1756.
[47]This was probably the Rev. Thomas Cole, born in Gloucester, in the year 1679, and educated for the ministry in the Independent Academy at Abergavenny. In 1718, he became the pastor of an Independent Church in his native city. When Whitefield was a pupil in St. Mary de Crypt School, he used frequently to attend Mr. Cole's ministry; and often diverted his schoolfellows by a ridiculous relation of some of the good man's pious anecdotes. On a schoolfellow admonishing him, and saying, "George, one day you may be a preacher yourself," the youngster replied, "If I am, I will not tell stories as old Cole does." A few years after this, Whitefield preached in Cole's pulpit, and used several anecdotes to illustrate the subject of his discourse. When the service was concluded, Mr. Cole, good-humouredly, laid his hand on Whitefield's shoulder, and said, "I find Whitefield can tell stories as well as old Cole." Stimulated by Whitefield's example, Mr. Cole became a sort of local itinerant, and, in the villages round about Gloucester, and frequently out of doors, preached three or four times every week. He was seized by death, whilst preaching at Nymphsfield, on August 4, 1742, and entered into the joy of his Lord in the sixty-fourth year of his age.—Theological Magazine, 1803, p. 461.
[47]This was probably the Rev. Thomas Cole, born in Gloucester, in the year 1679, and educated for the ministry in the Independent Academy at Abergavenny. In 1718, he became the pastor of an Independent Church in his native city. When Whitefield was a pupil in St. Mary de Crypt School, he used frequently to attend Mr. Cole's ministry; and often diverted his schoolfellows by a ridiculous relation of some of the good man's pious anecdotes. On a schoolfellow admonishing him, and saying, "George, one day you may be a preacher yourself," the youngster replied, "If I am, I will not tell stories as old Cole does." A few years after this, Whitefield preached in Cole's pulpit, and used several anecdotes to illustrate the subject of his discourse. When the service was concluded, Mr. Cole, good-humouredly, laid his hand on Whitefield's shoulder, and said, "I find Whitefield can tell stories as well as old Cole." Stimulated by Whitefield's example, Mr. Cole became a sort of local itinerant, and, in the villages round about Gloucester, and frequently out of doors, preached three or four times every week. He was seized by death, whilst preaching at Nymphsfield, on August 4, 1742, and entered into the joy of his Lord in the sixty-fourth year of his age.—Theological Magazine, 1803, p. 461.
[48]"Dr. Benson, the late worthy Bishop of Gloucester."—Edit. 1756.
[48]"Dr. Benson, the late worthy Bishop of Gloucester."—Edit. 1756.
[49]"One afternoon as I was coming from the cathedral prayers, one of the vergers was sent to inform me that his lordship desired to speak with me."—Edit. 1756.
[49]"One afternoon as I was coming from the cathedral prayers, one of the vergers was sent to inform me that his lordship desired to speak with me."—Edit. 1756.
[50]"And imagining it was to chide me, I began to consider."—Edit. 1756.
[50]"And imagining it was to chide me, I began to consider."—Edit. 1756.
[51]"But to my great surprise."—Edit. 1756.
[51]"But to my great surprise."—Edit. 1756.
[52]"Of the bishop's sending for me."—Edit. 1756.
[52]"Of the bishop's sending for me."—Edit. 1756.
[53]This was in the month of March, 1736, immediately after Whitefield's return to Oxford (Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 13). Charles Wesley, on his return from Georgia, writes:—1736, December 6. I waited upon good old Sir John Philips, who received me as one alive from the dead. Here I heard a most blessed account of our friends at Oxford; their increase both in zeal and number" (C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 56). Sir Thomas Philips was one of the first members of the Society in Fetter Lane ("Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 77). He died a few weeks after Charles Wesley saw him. Hence, the following from theGentleman's Magazinefor 1737, p. 60:—Died, January 5, 1737, Sir John Philips, Bart., of Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire; uncle to Sir Robert Walpole's lady. He served in several Parliaments for Pembroke and Haverfordwest'; was one of the commissioners for building the fifty new churches; and one of the Society for the Reformation of Manners."
[53]This was in the month of March, 1736, immediately after Whitefield's return to Oxford (Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 13). Charles Wesley, on his return from Georgia, writes:—1736, December 6. I waited upon good old Sir John Philips, who received me as one alive from the dead. Here I heard a most blessed account of our friends at Oxford; their increase both in zeal and number" (C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 56). Sir Thomas Philips was one of the first members of the Society in Fetter Lane ("Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 77). He died a few weeks after Charles Wesley saw him. Hence, the following from theGentleman's Magazinefor 1737, p. 60:—Died, January 5, 1737, Sir John Philips, Bart., of Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire; uncle to Sir Robert Walpole's lady. He served in several Parliaments for Pembroke and Haverfordwest'; was one of the commissioners for building the fifty new churches; and one of the Society for the Reformation of Manners."
[54]"At least to my own satisfaction."—Edit. 1757.
[54]"At least to my own satisfaction."—Edit. 1757.
[55]"If my vile heart doth not deceive me."—Edit. 1756.
[55]"If my vile heart doth not deceive me."—Edit. 1756.
[56]Wesley's Works; vol. vi., p. 163.
[56]Wesley's Works; vol. vi., p. 163.
[57]Eighteen Sermons, by G. Whitefield. Taken in shorthand by Gurney, p. 445.
[57]Eighteen Sermons, by G. Whitefield. Taken in shorthand by Gurney, p. 445.
[58]See "Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. ii. p. 355.
[58]See "Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. ii. p. 355.
[59]Whitefield's Life and Journals, 1756, p. 24.
[59]Whitefield's Life and Journals, 1756, p. 24.
[60]Eighteen Sermons, by G. Whitefield, 1771, p. 351.
[60]Eighteen Sermons, by G. Whitefield, 1771, p. 351.
[61]Gospel Magazine, 1776, p. 443.
[61]Gospel Magazine, 1776, p. 443.
[62]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 6.
[62]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 6.
[63]The Rev. Thomas Broughton, afterwards for many years the secretary of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
[63]The Rev. Thomas Broughton, afterwards for many years the secretary of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
[64]The Rev. James Hervey, afterwards Rector of Weston-Favel, and author of the well-known "Meditations and Contemplations," etc.
[64]The Rev. James Hervey, afterwards Rector of Weston-Favel, and author of the well-known "Meditations and Contemplations," etc.
[65]"Further Account of God's Dealings with Mr. George Whitefield, 1747," p. 7.
[65]"Further Account of God's Dealings with Mr. George Whitefield, 1747," p. 7.
[66]Ibid., p. 8.
[66]Ibid., p. 8.
[67]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 9.
[67]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 9.
[68]Doubtless, Charles Morgan, one of the Oxford Methodists.
[68]Doubtless, Charles Morgan, one of the Oxford Methodists.
[69]Another Oxford Methodist, afterwardsDoctorRichard Hutchins, Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford.
[69]Another Oxford Methodist, afterwardsDoctorRichard Hutchins, Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford.
[70]The Rev. John Clayton, also an Oxford Methodist, who became Chaplain and Fellow of the Collegiate Church, Manchester.
[70]The Rev. John Clayton, also an Oxford Methodist, who became Chaplain and Fellow of the Collegiate Church, Manchester.
[71]Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 70.
[71]Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 70.
[72]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 9.
[72]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 9.
[73]Mr. Barnard says, "She was a lady of exactest breeding, of fine intellectual endowments, filled with Divine wisdom, renewed in the spirit of her mind, fired with the love of her Creator, a friend of all the world, mortified in soul and body and to everything that is earthly, and little lower than the angels." ("Historical Character of Lady Elizabeth Hastings," by Thomas Barnard, M.A., p. 95.) She died on December 22, 1739, in the fifty-seventh year of her age. ("Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 249.)
[73]Mr. Barnard says, "She was a lady of exactest breeding, of fine intellectual endowments, filled with Divine wisdom, renewed in the spirit of her mind, fired with the love of her Creator, a friend of all the world, mortified in soul and body and to everything that is earthly, and little lower than the angels." ("Historical Character of Lady Elizabeth Hastings," by Thomas Barnard, M.A., p. 95.) She died on December 22, 1739, in the fifty-seventh year of her age. ("Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 249.)
[74]The Rev. Charles Kinchin died January 4, 1742.
[74]The Rev. Charles Kinchin died January 4, 1742.
[75]The population of Dummer, even as late as 1801, was only 286.
[75]The population of Dummer, even as late as 1801, was only 286.
[76]See C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 59.
[76]See C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 59.
[77]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 12.
[77]"Further Account of God's Dealings with George Whitefield, 1747," p. 12.
[78]Matthew Salmon and Westley Hall, both of them Oxford Methodists, who, when the Wesleys went to Georgia, in October, 1735, intended to go with them, but, at the last moment, changed their minds and remained at home.
[78]Matthew Salmon and Westley Hall, both of them Oxford Methodists, who, when the Wesleys went to Georgia, in October, 1735, intended to go with them, but, at the last moment, changed their minds and remained at home.
[79]The Moravians, who had settled in Georgia.
[79]The Moravians, who had settled in Georgia.
[80]Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 97.
[80]Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 97.
[81]"Toplady, in one of his sermons, says, 'I believe no denomination of professing Christians (the Church of Rome excepted) were so generally void of the light and life of godliness, so generally destitute of the doctrine and the grace of the Gospel, as was the Church of England, considered as a body, about fifty years ago. At that period, a converted minister in the Establishment was as great a wonder as a comet.'"—Southey's Commonplace Book.
[81]"Toplady, in one of his sermons, says, 'I believe no denomination of professing Christians (the Church of Rome excepted) were so generally void of the light and life of godliness, so generally destitute of the doctrine and the grace of the Gospel, as was the Church of England, considered as a body, about fifty years ago. At that period, a converted minister in the Establishment was as great a wonder as a comet.'"—Southey's Commonplace Book.
[82]The Te Deum.
[82]The Te Deum.
[83]An Oxford Methodist, one of James Hervey's dearest friends in early life.
[83]An Oxford Methodist, one of James Hervey's dearest friends in early life.
[84]Of Georgia.
[84]Of Georgia.
[85]Dr. Potter.
[85]Dr. Potter.
[86]Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
[86]Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
[87]Edmund Gibson, D.D.
[87]Edmund Gibson, D.D.
[88]Charles Wesley did not return; and Westley Hall did not go.
[88]Charles Wesley did not return; and Westley Hall did not go.
[89]Unknown to Whitefield, Ingham had left Georgia, and was now on his way home to England.
[89]Unknown to Whitefield, Ingham had left Georgia, and was now on his way home to England.
[90]Of Georgia.
[90]Of Georgia.
[91]Brother of Whitefield's intimate friend, Mr. Harris, bookseller, of Gloucester, and an eminently zealous and faithful minister of Christ.
[91]Brother of Whitefield's intimate friend, Mr. Harris, bookseller, of Gloucester, and an eminently zealous and faithful minister of Christ.
[92]Whitefield's farewell sermon at Stonehouse, preached on Ascension-day, May 10, 1737, was accidentally discovered, in manuscript, more than seventy years after his decease, and was first published, with a preface, in 1842. The text was, "Whom He justified, them He also glorified" (Romans viii. 30). It is one of his best sermons. The only copy I have ever seen was kindly lent to me by Mrs. A. J. Parker, of Camberwell, daughter of the devout clergyman by whom it was revised and committed to the press.
[92]Whitefield's farewell sermon at Stonehouse, preached on Ascension-day, May 10, 1737, was accidentally discovered, in manuscript, more than seventy years after his decease, and was first published, with a preface, in 1842. The text was, "Whom He justified, them He also glorified" (Romans viii. 30). It is one of his best sermons. The only copy I have ever seen was kindly lent to me by Mrs. A. J. Parker, of Camberwell, daughter of the devout clergyman by whom it was revised and committed to the press.
[93]As yet, he evidently was not the rich possessor of a watch.
[93]As yet, he evidently was not the rich possessor of a watch.
[94]"Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol i., p. 23.
[94]"Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol i., p. 23.
[95]When Whitefield was closing his ministry in London, in the year 1769, he said: "The second sermon I ever made, the second sermon I ever preached, was on these words, 'If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.' I was then about twenty years and a half old. The next sermon I preached was upon 'Ye are justified;' and the next, 'Ye are glorified.'" (Whitefield's Eighteen Sermons, published by Gurney, 1771, p. 334.)
[95]When Whitefield was closing his ministry in London, in the year 1769, he said: "The second sermon I ever made, the second sermon I ever preached, was on these words, 'If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.' I was then about twenty years and a half old. The next sermon I preached was upon 'Ye are justified;' and the next, 'Ye are glorified.'" (Whitefield's Eighteen Sermons, published by Gurney, 1771, p. 334.)
[96]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 30.
[96]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 30.
[97]The Rev. John Hutton, a worthy and respected clergyman of the Church of England, who was trained at Eton College, and proceeded from that institution, as one of its senior scholars, to King's College, Cambridge, in the summer of 1694, where he graduated in arts as bachelor in 1698, and as master in 1702. Being unable, from conscientious scruples, to take the necessary oaths to the government, he felt himself obliged to resign his Church preferment, and, engaging a house in College Street, Westminster, took several boys, belonging to non-jurors, to board with him, and be educated. Of course, like all the non-jurors of the age, he maintained the doctrines of passive obedience; of the Divine institution of hereditary succession to the throne; of the non-jurisdiction of the civil magistrate in the Church, etc., etc. His wife was second-cousin to Sir Isaac Newton; and his son, as is well known, became the principal Moravian in England, and, later on in life, was a frequent and almost familiar visitor of George III and his Queen Charlotte. For a time, a close and affectionate intimacy existed between the Hutton family and the Wesley brothers.
[97]The Rev. John Hutton, a worthy and respected clergyman of the Church of England, who was trained at Eton College, and proceeded from that institution, as one of its senior scholars, to King's College, Cambridge, in the summer of 1694, where he graduated in arts as bachelor in 1698, and as master in 1702. Being unable, from conscientious scruples, to take the necessary oaths to the government, he felt himself obliged to resign his Church preferment, and, engaging a house in College Street, Westminster, took several boys, belonging to non-jurors, to board with him, and be educated. Of course, like all the non-jurors of the age, he maintained the doctrines of passive obedience; of the Divine institution of hereditary succession to the throne; of the non-jurisdiction of the civil magistrate in the Church, etc., etc. His wife was second-cousin to Sir Isaac Newton; and his son, as is well known, became the principal Moravian in England, and, later on in life, was a frequent and almost familiar visitor of George III and his Queen Charlotte. For a time, a close and affectionate intimacy existed between the Hutton family and the Wesley brothers.
[98]The text was "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
[98]The text was "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
[99]"A Further Account of God's Dealings with the Rev. George Whitefield, from the time of his Ordination to his embarking for Georgia." 8vo, 1747.
[99]"A Further Account of God's Dealings with the Rev. George Whitefield, from the time of his Ordination to his embarking for Georgia." 8vo, 1747.
[100]C. Wesley's Journal.
[100]C. Wesley's Journal.
[101]Memoirs of James Hutton, p. 14.
[101]Memoirs of James Hutton, p. 14.
[102]C. Wesley's Journal.
[102]C. Wesley's Journal.
[103]Unless the foregoing poem be considered an exception.
[103]Unless the foregoing poem be considered an exception.
[104]"A True and Historical Narrative of the Colony of Georgia. 1741."
[104]"A True and Historical Narrative of the Colony of Georgia. 1741."
[105]It must be remembered that there are many paragraphs in the first edition of these sermons, which are omitted in the sermons from the same texts in Whitefield's collected works, published in 1771; andvice versâ. By overlooking this fact, or by not knowing it, some of Whitefield's biographers have fallen into ridiculous mistakes.
[105]It must be remembered that there are many paragraphs in the first edition of these sermons, which are omitted in the sermons from the same texts in Whitefield's collected works, published in 1771; andvice versâ. By overlooking this fact, or by not knowing it, some of Whitefield's biographers have fallen into ridiculous mistakes.
[106]Three editions of this sermon were published before the end of 1737.
[106]Three editions of this sermon were published before the end of 1737.
[107]This sermon was written, and first preached at Stonehouse, in the month of May, 1737. (Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 25.)
[107]This sermon was written, and first preached at Stonehouse, in the month of May, 1737. (Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 25.)
[108]Price, threepence, or a guinea a hundred to those who gave them away.
[108]Price, threepence, or a guinea a hundred to those who gave them away.
[109]Memoirs of James Hutton, p. 13.
[109]Memoirs of James Hutton, p. 13.
[110]Dr. Osborn says, "An edition, miscalled the sixth, and printed by Hawes, London, 1775, contained thePreface." I have not seen this.—L. T.
[110]Dr. Osborn says, "An edition, miscalled the sixth, and printed by Hawes, London, 1775, contained thePreface." I have not seen this.—L. T.
[111]Marquis de Renty.
[111]Marquis de Renty.
[112]Evening Post, October 14, 1735.
[112]Evening Post, October 14, 1735.
[113]The Vicar of St. Gennys, a warm friend of the Oxford Methodists.
[113]The Vicar of St. Gennys, a warm friend of the Oxford Methodists.
[114]This was repaid by the trustees of Georgia.
[114]This was repaid by the trustees of Georgia.
[115]Oglethorpe did not sail until July 5th, 1738.
[115]Oglethorpe did not sail until July 5th, 1738.
[116]Memoir of General Oglethorpe.
[116]Memoir of General Oglethorpe.
[117]James Habersham was born at Beverley, in 1712. He was married, by Whitefield, to Mary Bolton, on December 26, 1740. He was the manager of Bethesda till 1744, when he entered into business at Savannah. He became President of Georgia in 1769; and died in 1775. In all respects, he was a highly honourable man. (Belcher's Biography of Whitefield.)
[117]James Habersham was born at Beverley, in 1712. He was married, by Whitefield, to Mary Bolton, on December 26, 1740. He was the manager of Bethesda till 1744, when he entered into business at Savannah. He became President of Georgia in 1769; and died in 1775. In all respects, he was a highly honourable man. (Belcher's Biography of Whitefield.)
[118]Under date of "Gravesend, January 3, 1738," Charles Wesley writes: "I am here with G. Whitefield, my brothers Hall and Hutton, and a long 'etc.' of zealous friends. God has poured out His Spirit upon them, so that the whole nation is in an uproar." (Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 100.)
[118]Under date of "Gravesend, January 3, 1738," Charles Wesley writes: "I am here with G. Whitefield, my brothers Hall and Hutton, and a long 'etc.' of zealous friends. God has poured out His Spirit upon them, so that the whole nation is in an uproar." (Life of C. Wesley, vol. i., p. 100.)
[119]Whitefield read prayers and preached to his "red-coat parishioners," as he called them, twice every day, and "the very soldiers stood out to say their catechism."
[119]Whitefield read prayers and preached to his "red-coat parishioners," as he called them, twice every day, and "the very soldiers stood out to say their catechism."
[120]It is a well-known fact, that, in early life, Wesley publicly maintained that, in matters of importance, when the reasons on each side appeared to be of equal weight, it was right to decide the question by casting lots. (See Wesley's "Principles of a Methodist further explained," 1746.) Strangely enough, this was the method he adopted to ascertain whether Whitefield ought to abandon his mission to Georgia. In his letter to Wesley, in 1740, during their Calvinistic quarrel, Whitefield wrote: "The morning I sailed from Deal for Gibraltar, you arrived from Georgia. Instead of giving me an opportunity to converse with you, though the ship was not far from shore, you drew a lot, and immediately set forwards to London. You left a letter behind you, in which were words to this effect: 'When I saw God, by the wind which was carrying you out, brought me in, I asked counsel of God. His answer you have enclosed.' This was a piece of paper, in which were written these words: 'Let him return to London.' Whitefield adds, he would 'never have published this private transaction to the world,' if Wesley had not again used the lot to determine whether he should 'preach and print' his memorable sermon on 'Free Grace.'" (Whitefield's Works, vol. iv., p. 56.) It would not be honest to omit this curious fact; but this is not the place to discuss its propriety. Sortilege was one of the things which Wesley learned from the devout Moravians.
[120]It is a well-known fact, that, in early life, Wesley publicly maintained that, in matters of importance, when the reasons on each side appeared to be of equal weight, it was right to decide the question by casting lots. (See Wesley's "Principles of a Methodist further explained," 1746.) Strangely enough, this was the method he adopted to ascertain whether Whitefield ought to abandon his mission to Georgia. In his letter to Wesley, in 1740, during their Calvinistic quarrel, Whitefield wrote: "The morning I sailed from Deal for Gibraltar, you arrived from Georgia. Instead of giving me an opportunity to converse with you, though the ship was not far from shore, you drew a lot, and immediately set forwards to London. You left a letter behind you, in which were words to this effect: 'When I saw God, by the wind which was carrying you out, brought me in, I asked counsel of God. His answer you have enclosed.' This was a piece of paper, in which were written these words: 'Let him return to London.' Whitefield adds, he would 'never have published this private transaction to the world,' if Wesley had not again used the lot to determine whether he should 'preach and print' his memorable sermon on 'Free Grace.'" (Whitefield's Works, vol. iv., p. 56.) It would not be honest to omit this curious fact; but this is not the place to discuss its propriety. Sortilege was one of the things which Wesley learned from the devout Moravians.