[426]No doubt, Whitefield evinced bad taste in doing this; but the error, in Wesley's meeting-houses, was not repeated. At the time of Whitefield's death, Wesley, in a letter published in Lloyd'sEvening Post, remarked: "Mr. Whitefield did not everywhere preach the eternal covenant and absolute predestination. I never heard him utter a sentence on one or the other. Yea, all the times he preached in West-street chapel, and in our other chapels throughout England, he did not preach these doctrines at all, no, not in a single paragraph." (Wesley's Works, vol. xiii., p. 378.)
[426]No doubt, Whitefield evinced bad taste in doing this; but the error, in Wesley's meeting-houses, was not repeated. At the time of Whitefield's death, Wesley, in a letter published in Lloyd'sEvening Post, remarked: "Mr. Whitefield did not everywhere preach the eternal covenant and absolute predestination. I never heard him utter a sentence on one or the other. Yea, all the times he preached in West-street chapel, and in our other chapels throughout England, he did not preach these doctrines at all, no, not in a single paragraph." (Wesley's Works, vol. xiii., p. 378.)
[427]Wesley's Works, vol. xi., p. 463.
[427]Wesley's Works, vol. xi., p. 463.
[428]SeeWeekly Miscellanyof March 14, 1741.
[428]SeeWeekly Miscellanyof March 14, 1741.
[429]Wesley's Works, vol. xii., p. 148.
[429]Wesley's Works, vol. xii., p. 148.
[430]Gillies' "Life of Whitefield."
[430]Gillies' "Life of Whitefield."
[431]TheWeekly History, July 25, 1741, and August 22, 1741.
[431]TheWeekly History, July 25, 1741, and August 22, 1741.
[432]Gillies' "Historical Collections," vol. ii., p. 132.
[432]Gillies' "Historical Collections," vol. ii., p. 132.
[433]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 258.
[433]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 258.
[434]If Whitefield acquired his knowledge of Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection mainly from witnesses such as these, no wonder that he was prejudiced against it.
[434]If Whitefield acquired his knowledge of Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection mainly from witnesses such as these, no wonder that he was prejudiced against it.
[435]TheWeekly History, No. 4.
[435]TheWeekly History, No. 4.
[436]C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 272.
[436]C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 272.
[437]There can be little doubt that "Mr. H——" means Joseph Humphreys, already noticed in a previous chapter. Humphreys says: "The division between Mr. Whitefield and Mr. Wesley was a sore trial to me. I loved them both, but, for a while, thought of joining with neither, because I seemed to think there were extremes on both sides. However, afterwards, I had by much the greatest satisfaction on Mr. Whitefield's side, with whom I openly joined at the beginning of May, 1741. At which time, I first preached in the Bowling-green, at Bristol, for a while, to a congregation distinct from that of Wesley's; afterwards, at the Tabernacle, in London," etc. ("Account of Joseph Humphreys' Experience." Bristol, 1742. p. 42.)
[437]There can be little doubt that "Mr. H——" means Joseph Humphreys, already noticed in a previous chapter. Humphreys says: "The division between Mr. Whitefield and Mr. Wesley was a sore trial to me. I loved them both, but, for a while, thought of joining with neither, because I seemed to think there were extremes on both sides. However, afterwards, I had by much the greatest satisfaction on Mr. Whitefield's side, with whom I openly joined at the beginning of May, 1741. At which time, I first preached in the Bowling-green, at Bristol, for a while, to a congregation distinct from that of Wesley's; afterwards, at the Tabernacle, in London," etc. ("Account of Joseph Humphreys' Experience." Bristol, 1742. p. 42.)
[438]C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 277.
[438]C. Wesley's Journal, vol. i., p. 277.
[439]John Wesley was now in Bristol, and Whitefield was in Scotland.
[439]John Wesley was now in Bristol, and Whitefield was in Scotland.
[440]"Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 198.
[440]"Life and Times of Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 198.
[441]Gillies says, Whitefield "disliked the place fixed upon, because it was so near the Foundery, and looked like erecting altar against altar."
[441]Gillies says, Whitefield "disliked the place fixed upon, because it was so near the Foundery, and looked like erecting altar against altar."
[442]New Spiritual Magazine, 1783, vol. i., p. 20;Christian Witness, 1847, p. 204; etc.
[442]New Spiritual Magazine, 1783, vol. i., p. 20;Christian Witness, 1847, p. 204; etc.
[443]Continuation of the Orphan House Accounts, 1742.
[443]Continuation of the Orphan House Accounts, 1742.
[444]The reference here is probably to the action taken against Whitefield, by Commissary Garden, in Charleston.
[444]The reference here is probably to the action taken against Whitefield, by Commissary Garden, in Charleston.
[445]Evangelical Magazine, 1814, p. 418.
[445]Evangelical Magazine, 1814, p. 418.
[446]Probably his three lay preachers, Howell Harris, John Cennick, and Joseph Humphreys.
[446]Probably his three lay preachers, Howell Harris, John Cennick, and Joseph Humphreys.
[447]Against the decisions of Commissary Garden's court at Charleston.
[447]Against the decisions of Commissary Garden's court at Charleston.
[448]Weekly History, September 5, 1741.
[448]Weekly History, September 5, 1741.
[449]The following list of the collections for his Orphan House, which Whitefield made inEngland, during the year 1741, will shew, at least some of the country towns he visited. The list is taken from his "Continuation of the Account of the Orphan House in Georgia, from January 1741 to June 1742."1741.COLLECTIONS AT£s.d.April 12,Moorfields, London.1916412,Charles' Square, London16161019,The Tabernacle, London23111May 17,Bristol416June 7,The Tabernacle, London16431⁄214,The Tabernacle, London1817019,Rotherhithe, London541022,The Tabernacle, London2611029,Halstead, Essex129629,Braintree, Essex3213230,Weathersfield, Essex100630,Waldon, Essex15910July 1,Stortford, Herts13991,Bedford, Bedfordshire19946,Great Gransden, Huntingdonshire61928,Burwell, Cambridgeshire6449,Bury, Suffolk8131010,Sudbury, Suffolk1016912,Dedham, Essex813012,Colchester, Essex1313013,Coggeshall, Essex821015,Matchin, Essex1314618,The Tabernacle, London2886Total£33910101⁄2
[449]The following list of the collections for his Orphan House, which Whitefield made inEngland, during the year 1741, will shew, at least some of the country towns he visited. The list is taken from his "Continuation of the Account of the Orphan House in Georgia, from January 1741 to June 1742."
1741.COLLECTIONS AT£s.d.April 12,Moorfields, London.1916412,Charles' Square, London16161019,The Tabernacle, London23111May 17,Bristol416June 7,The Tabernacle, London16431⁄214,The Tabernacle, London1817019,Rotherhithe, London541022,The Tabernacle, London2611029,Halstead, Essex129629,Braintree, Essex3213230,Weathersfield, Essex100630,Waldon, Essex15910July 1,Stortford, Herts13991,Bedford, Bedfordshire19946,Great Gransden, Huntingdonshire61928,Burwell, Cambridgeshire6449,Bury, Suffolk8131010,Sudbury, Suffolk1016912,Dedham, Essex813012,Colchester, Essex1313013,Coggeshall, Essex821015,Matchin, Essex1314618,The Tabernacle, London2886Total£33910101⁄2
[450]By Gilbert Tennent's letter, dated "New York, April 25, 1741." See p. 476.
[450]By Gilbert Tennent's letter, dated "New York, April 25, 1741." See p. 476.
[451]"Acts of Proceedings of Ministers and Elders, met at Edinburgh, May 16, 1739."
[451]"Acts of Proceedings of Ministers and Elders, met at Edinburgh, May 16, 1739."
[452]In 1847, "The United Secession Church" and the "Presbytery of Relief," which had its origin in the "deposition" of the Rev. Thomas Gillespie, in 1752, were amalgamated, and took the designation, "United Presbyterian Church." The former had four hundred congregations, and the latter about one hundred.
[452]In 1847, "The United Secession Church" and the "Presbytery of Relief," which had its origin in the "deposition" of the Rev. Thomas Gillespie, in 1752, were amalgamated, and took the designation, "United Presbyterian Church." The former had four hundred congregations, and the latter about one hundred.
[453]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 287.
[453]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 287.
[454]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 322; andEvangelical Magazine, 1814, p. 508; and Oliphant's Whitefield. Edinburgh, 1826.
[454]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 322; andEvangelical Magazine, 1814, p. 508; and Oliphant's Whitefield. Edinburgh, 1826.
[455]Fraser's "Life of Ebenezer Erskine," pp. 424-427.
[455]Fraser's "Life of Ebenezer Erskine," pp. 424-427.
[456]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 326.
[456]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 326.
[457]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 304; and "Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 327.
[457]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 304; and "Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 327.
[458]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 333.
[458]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 333.
[459]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 335.
[459]"Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 335.
[460]"Life of Rev. John Erskine, D.D.," p. 96.
[460]"Life of Rev. John Erskine, D.D.," p. 96.
[461]It is only just to Mr. Gibb to say, that, in after years, he regretted the publication of his pamphlet. "At that time," said he, "my blood was too hot, and I was unable to write with becoming temper." ("Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 351.)
[461]It is only just to Mr. Gibb to say, that, in after years, he regretted the publication of his pamphlet. "At that time," said he, "my blood was too hot, and I was unable to write with becoming temper." ("Life and Diary of Rev. Ralph Erskine," p. 351.)
[462]Act of the Associate Presbytery for renewing the National Covenant of Scotland. December 23, 1743.Another pamphlet published against Whitefield was the following: "A Letter, from a Gentleman in the Country to his Friend in Edinburgh, concerning Mr. Wh—f—d: wherein his Mission, Doctrine, and Character are impartially enquired into and examined. Edinburgh, 1741." (31 pp.) The writer wants to know Whitefield's authority for preaching in Scotland, and asks, "Was there really a necessity for sending down a young man, meanly educated, to teach the Scottish clergy their duty, and direct them to more accuracy, life, and zeal in the discharge of the several parts of their function?" He further asks, "Shall I believe, what is told me, that, though Mr. Whitefield has declared himself a member of the Church of England, yet, he has not so much as once, since he came to Scotland, begun or concluded his worship with the Lord's Prayer or the Doxology?" The general conclusion of the writer is, that Whitefield "has more of craziness than grace; and that this son of Levi takes far too much upon him."
[462]Act of the Associate Presbytery for renewing the National Covenant of Scotland. December 23, 1743.
Another pamphlet published against Whitefield was the following: "A Letter, from a Gentleman in the Country to his Friend in Edinburgh, concerning Mr. Wh—f—d: wherein his Mission, Doctrine, and Character are impartially enquired into and examined. Edinburgh, 1741." (31 pp.) The writer wants to know Whitefield's authority for preaching in Scotland, and asks, "Was there really a necessity for sending down a young man, meanly educated, to teach the Scottish clergy their duty, and direct them to more accuracy, life, and zeal in the discharge of the several parts of their function?" He further asks, "Shall I believe, what is told me, that, though Mr. Whitefield has declared himself a member of the Church of England, yet, he has not so much as once, since he came to Scotland, begun or concluded his worship with the Lord's Prayer or the Doxology?" The general conclusion of the writer is, that Whitefield "has more of craziness than grace; and that this son of Levi takes far too much upon him."
[463]One of Whitefield's hearers wrote, under date of "Sunday, August 9, 1741," as follows: "Numbers of all ranks, all denominations, and all characters, come to hear him, though his sermons abound with those truths which would be unwelcome from the mouths of others. Three hours before noon he appoints for people under distress to converse with him." (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[463]One of Whitefield's hearers wrote, under date of "Sunday, August 9, 1741," as follows: "Numbers of all ranks, all denominations, and all characters, come to hear him, though his sermons abound with those truths which would be unwelcome from the mouths of others. Three hours before noon he appoints for people under distress to converse with him." (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[464]"The Associate Presbytery's" professor of Divinity. See p. 505.
[464]"The Associate Presbytery's" professor of Divinity. See p. 505.
[465]The following was Whitefield's preaching plan, from Monday, August 24, to Tuesday, September 8:—August 24, morning and afternoon at Edinburgh; 25, forenoon in Cannongate Church, and evening in the park; 26, Newbottle twice; 27, Whitburn; 28, Torphichen and Linlithgow; 29, twice at Falkirk; 30, Airth; 31, twice at Stirling; September 1, Culross and Dunfermline; 2, twice at Kinross; 3, Perth; 4 to 6, Dundee; 7, Kinglassie; and 8, Edinburgh. (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[465]The following was Whitefield's preaching plan, from Monday, August 24, to Tuesday, September 8:—
August 24, morning and afternoon at Edinburgh; 25, forenoon in Cannongate Church, and evening in the park; 26, Newbottle twice; 27, Whitburn; 28, Torphichen and Linlithgow; 29, twice at Falkirk; 30, Airth; 31, twice at Stirling; September 1, Culross and Dunfermline; 2, twice at Kinross; 3, Perth; 4 to 6, Dundee; 7, Kinglassie; and 8, Edinburgh. (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[466]Most, if not all, of Whitefield's sermons at Glasgow were preached in the High Church yard; and at least eight of them were "taken from his own mouth, and published at the earnest desire of many of the hearers: namely, two sermons, delivered on Friday, September 11, from Jer. xxxii. 16 (pp. 20), and Luke xv. (pp. 20); two, on Saturday, September 12, from Luke iv. 18, 19 (pp. 28), and Acts ix. (pp. 40); two, on Sunday, September 13, from Jer. vi. 14 (pp. 24); Rom. xiv. 17 (pp. 35); one, on Monday, September 14, from 2 Tim. iii. 12 (pp. 28); and one, on Tuesday, September 15, from 1 Cor. i. 30 (pp. 39)."—Notes and Queries, vol. v., 1858, p. 340.
[466]Most, if not all, of Whitefield's sermons at Glasgow were preached in the High Church yard; and at least eight of them were "taken from his own mouth, and published at the earnest desire of many of the hearers: namely, two sermons, delivered on Friday, September 11, from Jer. xxxii. 16 (pp. 20), and Luke xv. (pp. 20); two, on Saturday, September 12, from Luke iv. 18, 19 (pp. 28), and Acts ix. (pp. 40); two, on Sunday, September 13, from Jer. vi. 14 (pp. 24); Rom. xiv. 17 (pp. 35); one, on Monday, September 14, from 2 Tim. iii. 12 (pp. 28); and one, on Tuesday, September 15, from 1 Cor. i. 30 (pp. 39)."—Notes and Queries, vol. v., 1858, p. 340.
[467]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 319.
[467]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 319.
[468]Annals of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, from 1739 to 1752.
[468]Annals of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, from 1739 to 1752.
[469]Indian corn boiled in water.
[469]Indian corn boiled in water.
[470]Whitefield's Works, vol. iii., pp. 444, 445.
[470]Whitefield's Works, vol. iii., pp. 444, 445.
[471]The following are the sums, which Whitefield collected for his Orphan House, during his present visit to Scotland:—1741.£s.d.Private benefactions, in money149182COLLECTIONS.Aug. 12.Orphan House Park, Edinburgh934023.Ditto3813126.Newbottle95629.Falkirk510029.Airth.1118230.Stirling2117031.Culross1616631.Dunfermline1726Sept. 1.Kinross41604.Perth10006.Dundee1414010.Fintray30013.Glasgow6210015.Ditto1719617.Paisley153019.Inverkeithing516427.Galashiels129029.Maxtown550Oct. 1.Haddington12664.Kinglassie50013.Aberdeen2161016.Montrose91341⁄218.Brechin612020.Forfar200Total£5721651⁄2
[471]The following are the sums, which Whitefield collected for his Orphan House, during his present visit to Scotland:—
1741.£s.d.Private benefactions, in money149182COLLECTIONS.Aug. 12.Orphan House Park, Edinburgh934023.Ditto3813126.Newbottle95629.Falkirk510029.Airth.1118230.Stirling2117031.Culross1616631.Dunfermline1726Sept. 1.Kinross41604.Perth10006.Dundee1414010.Fintray30013.Glasgow6210015.Ditto1719617.Paisley153019.Inverkeithing516427.Galashiels129029.Maxtown550Oct. 1.Haddington12664.Kinglassie50013.Aberdeen2161016.Montrose91341⁄218.Brechin612020.Forfar200Total£5721651⁄2
[472]Among these were Lady Mary Hamilton, Lady Jane Nimmo, Lady Dirleton, and Lady Frances Gardiner.
[472]Among these were Lady Mary Hamilton, Lady Jane Nimmo, Lady Dirleton, and Lady Frances Gardiner.
[473]Six weeks after this, Whitefield was married; but let that pass. His meaning here, of course, was that incomparisonwith others he was "in love only with Jesus."
[473]Six weeks after this, Whitefield was married; but let that pass. His meaning here, of course, was that incomparisonwith others he was "in love only with Jesus."
[474]Wakeley's "Anecdotes of Whitefield," p. 231.
[474]Wakeley's "Anecdotes of Whitefield," p. 231.
[475]It is a remarkable fact, that, during his first visit to Scotland, in 1741, Whitefield received the compliment of honorary burgess tickets from four of the principal towns of the country—Stirling, Glasgow, Paisley, and Aberdeen. In 1742, the same honour was conferred upon him by Irvine; and, in 1762, by Edinburgh.
[475]It is a remarkable fact, that, during his first visit to Scotland, in 1741, Whitefield received the compliment of honorary burgess tickets from four of the principal towns of the country—Stirling, Glasgow, Paisley, and Aberdeen. In 1742, the same honour was conferred upon him by Irvine; and, in 1762, by Edinburgh.
[476]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 334.
[476]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 334.
[477]"Life of Rev. John Erskine, D. D.," p. 194.
[477]"Life of Rev. John Erskine, D. D.," p. 194.
[478]"Memoirs of Whitefield," by Seymour, p. 52.
[478]"Memoirs of Whitefield," by Seymour, p. 52.
[479]Gospel Magazine, 1816, p. 172.
[479]Gospel Magazine, 1816, p. 172.
[480]Weekly History, November 28, 1741.
[480]Weekly History, November 28, 1741.
[481]Ibid., December 5, 1741.
[481]Ibid., December 5, 1741.
[482]Ibid., December 12, 1741.
[482]Ibid., December 12, 1741.
[483]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xxvii.
[483]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xxvii.
[484]Prince'sChristian History, No. xxxiv.
[484]Prince'sChristian History, No. xxxiv.
[485]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xiii.
[485]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xiii.
[486]Ibid., No. xxvii.
[486]Ibid., No. xxvii.
[487]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xiii.
[487]Glasgow Weekly History, No. xiii.
[488]Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield."
[488]Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield."
[489]"Memoirs of Christmas Evans," p. 176.
[489]"Memoirs of Christmas Evans," p. 176.
[490]Her maiden name was Burnell. (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[490]Her maiden name was Burnell. (Gillies' "Memoirs of Whitefield.")
[491]Wesley's Works, vol. i.; p. 319.
[491]Wesley's Works, vol. i.; p. 319.
[492]Ibid., vol. i., p. 321.
[492]Ibid., vol. i., p. 321.
[493]TheGentleman's Magazine, in announcing Whitefield's marriage, stated that his wife had a fortune of £10,000! (Gentleman's Magazine, 1741, p. 608.)
[493]TheGentleman's Magazine, in announcing Whitefield's marriage, stated that his wife had a fortune of £10,000! (Gentleman's Magazine, 1741, p. 608.)
[494]"Life of Wesley."
[494]"Life of Wesley."
[495]"Memoirs of Rev. C. Winter," by William Jay, p. 80.
[495]"Memoirs of Rev. C. Winter," by William Jay, p. 80.
[496]Whitefield's Works, vol. ii., p. 68.
[496]Whitefield's Works, vol. ii., p. 68.
[497]TheWeekly History, for November 28, 1741, says: "On Saturday, November 7, the Rev. Mr. Whitefield arrived at Abergavenny, where he preached several times, as also at Trevecca, Erwood, Pontypool, Waterford, etc. On Saturday last, he came to Bristol, where he has continued to preach twice every day, to crowded auditories; and visible success attends his labours."
[497]TheWeekly History, for November 28, 1741, says: "On Saturday, November 7, the Rev. Mr. Whitefield arrived at Abergavenny, where he preached several times, as also at Trevecca, Erwood, Pontypool, Waterford, etc. On Saturday last, he came to Bristol, where he has continued to preach twice every day, to crowded auditories; and visible success attends his labours."
[498]He had a serious encounter with Joseph Humphreys and Thomas Bissicks, about the time he thus wrote to Whitefield. Wesley, in reference to this dispute, observes, "H. Harris kept them at bay till about one o'clock in the morning. I then left them and Capt. T—— together. About three, they left off just where they began." (Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 321.)
[498]He had a serious encounter with Joseph Humphreys and Thomas Bissicks, about the time he thus wrote to Whitefield. Wesley, in reference to this dispute, observes, "H. Harris kept them at bay till about one o'clock in the morning. I then left them and Capt. T—— together. About three, they left off just where they began." (Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 321.)
[499]Probably this interview with Wesley was the same as that of which Wesley gives an account, in his Journal, under the date of October, 1741. He writes: "Howell Harris came to me. He said, as to the decree of reprobation, he renounced and utterly abhorred it. And as to the not falling from grace, 1. He believed that it ought not to be mentioned to the unjustified, or to any that were slack or careless, much less that lived in sin. 2. He did himself believe it was possible for one to fall away, who had been 'enlightened' with some knowledge of God, who had 'tasted of the heavenly gift, and had been made partaker of the Holy Ghost;' and wished we could all agree to keep close, in the controverted points, to the very words of Holy Writ. 3. That he accounted no man so justified as not to fall, till he had a thorough, abiding hatred of all sin, and a continual hunger and thirst after all righteousness. Blessed be thou of the Lord, thou man of peace! Still follow after peace and holiness." (Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 320.) See Letter, by Charles Wesley, endorsed "September 28, 1741, p. 482.
[499]Probably this interview with Wesley was the same as that of which Wesley gives an account, in his Journal, under the date of October, 1741. He writes: "Howell Harris came to me. He said, as to the decree of reprobation, he renounced and utterly abhorred it. And as to the not falling from grace, 1. He believed that it ought not to be mentioned to the unjustified, or to any that were slack or careless, much less that lived in sin. 2. He did himself believe it was possible for one to fall away, who had been 'enlightened' with some knowledge of God, who had 'tasted of the heavenly gift, and had been made partaker of the Holy Ghost;' and wished we could all agree to keep close, in the controverted points, to the very words of Holy Writ. 3. That he accounted no man so justified as not to fall, till he had a thorough, abiding hatred of all sin, and a continual hunger and thirst after all righteousness. Blessed be thou of the Lord, thou man of peace! Still follow after peace and holiness." (Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 320.) See Letter, by Charles Wesley, endorsed "September 28, 1741, p. 482.
[500]"Life and Times of Howell Harris," by Morgan, p. 93.
[500]"Life and Times of Howell Harris," by Morgan, p. 93.
[501]"Some Remarks on a Pamphlet, entitled 'The State of Religion in New England.'" 1742. p. 29.
[501]"Some Remarks on a Pamphlet, entitled 'The State of Religion in New England.'" 1742. p. 29.
[502]"History of the Calvinistic Methodists in Wales," p. 8.
[502]"History of the Calvinistic Methodists in Wales," p. 8.
[503]Evangelical Magazine, 1826, p. 469.
[503]Evangelical Magazine, 1826, p. 469.
[504]Preface to "Account of Money received and expended for the Poor of Georgia."
[504]Preface to "Account of Money received and expended for the Poor of Georgia."
[505]The "late author" was Robert Barclay. Wesley says, "We presented a thousand of Barclay to Mr. Whitefield's congregation on Sunday, April 19, 1741." (Wesley's Works, xii., p. 102.)
[505]The "late author" was Robert Barclay. Wesley says, "We presented a thousand of Barclay to Mr. Whitefield's congregation on Sunday, April 19, 1741." (Wesley's Works, xii., p. 102.)
[506]"Life and Times of the Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 101.
[506]"Life and Times of the Countess of Huntingdon," vol. i., p. 101.
[507]TheWeekly History, June, 5, 1742.
[507]TheWeekly History, June, 5, 1742.
[508]Wesley's foolish friends fortunately failed in their efforts to keep Whitefield and himself apart. Within three weeks after this, Wesley writes again: "1742, May 12. I waited on the Archbishop of Canterbury, with Mr. Whitefield, and again on Friday; as also on the Bishop of London. I trust, if we should be called to appear before princes, we should not be ashamed." (Wesley's Journal.)
[508]Wesley's foolish friends fortunately failed in their efforts to keep Whitefield and himself apart. Within three weeks after this, Wesley writes again: "1742, May 12. I waited on the Archbishop of Canterbury, with Mr. Whitefield, and again on Friday; as also on the Bishop of London. I trust, if we should be called to appear before princes, we should not be ashamed." (Wesley's Journal.)
[509]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 383.
[509]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 383.
[510]Most of Whitefield's biographers sayWhit-Monday; but this is a mistake. In 1742, Easter Sunday fell on April 18th; and Whit-Sunday, on June 6th, nearly a month after the date of this letter.
[510]Most of Whitefield's biographers sayWhit-Monday; but this is a mistake. In 1742, Easter Sunday fell on April 18th; and Whit-Sunday, on June 6th, nearly a month after the date of this letter.
[511]Whitefield's "field-pulpit" was in existence, at the Tabernacle, Moorfields, as recently as 1839. (See "Services at the Centenary of Whitefield's Apostolic Labours, 1839," p. 22.) It so happens, however, that, in this very year 1876, another pulpit, or perhaps the same, is on view in the great Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. The following is taken from the LondonWatchman and Wesleyan Advertiser, of June 14, 1876: "The portable pulpit of George Whitefield, which belongs to the American Tract Society, is on view at the Centennial Exhibition. It is made of pine wood, and is so contrived that it can be easily taken apart and put together. The great preacher delivered more than two thousand sermons from this pulpit in the fields of England, Wales, and America; and he once remarked that the gospel had been preached from it to more than ten millions of people."
[511]Whitefield's "field-pulpit" was in existence, at the Tabernacle, Moorfields, as recently as 1839. (See "Services at the Centenary of Whitefield's Apostolic Labours, 1839," p. 22.) It so happens, however, that, in this very year 1876, another pulpit, or perhaps the same, is on view in the great Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. The following is taken from the LondonWatchman and Wesleyan Advertiser, of June 14, 1876: "The portable pulpit of George Whitefield, which belongs to the American Tract Society, is on view at the Centennial Exhibition. It is made of pine wood, and is so contrived that it can be easily taken apart and put together. The great preacher delivered more than two thousand sermons from this pulpit in the fields of England, Wales, and America; and he once remarked that the gospel had been preached from it to more than ten millions of people."
[512]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 383.
[512]Whitefield's Works, vol. i., p. 383.
[513]Charles Square, Hoxton, was a favourite preaching place of the first Methodists. The following, taken from theNew Weekly Miscellany, pretends to describe one of these preaching scenes: "When the teacher ascends the place appointed for him, he uses all the gestures of a mountebank, or posture-master. His constant hearers are frequently about two thousand,—all of them the scum of the people, and consisting of near ten women to one man. Of the rest of the people, some are coming only to look on, and satisfy their curiosity; and others are going off as soon as their curiosity is satisfied. Some are laughing, others swearing; some are selling gin, and others ballads. Some take the opportunity of vending the printed controversies between Mr. Whitefield and Mr. Wesley; others are in a maze to see religion brought into such contempt and ridicule by men in gowns. The houses of the gentlemen living in the Square are filled with their acquaintances, from the city, as though they had come to see bears or monkeys. One of the gentlemen said, he would get a French horn, for his diversion during the time of these preaching performances. The story took air, and near a hundred of the gang stood before his house, as if they intended to assault it; while the preacher, in his gown, looked at the gentleman, and said, 'You unbeliever! you are certainly damned!'"
[513]Charles Square, Hoxton, was a favourite preaching place of the first Methodists. The following, taken from theNew Weekly Miscellany, pretends to describe one of these preaching scenes: "When the teacher ascends the place appointed for him, he uses all the gestures of a mountebank, or posture-master. His constant hearers are frequently about two thousand,—all of them the scum of the people, and consisting of near ten women to one man. Of the rest of the people, some are coming only to look on, and satisfy their curiosity; and others are going off as soon as their curiosity is satisfied. Some are laughing, others swearing; some are selling gin, and others ballads. Some take the opportunity of vending the printed controversies between Mr. Whitefield and Mr. Wesley; others are in a maze to see religion brought into such contempt and ridicule by men in gowns. The houses of the gentlemen living in the Square are filled with their acquaintances, from the city, as though they had come to see bears or monkeys. One of the gentlemen said, he would get a French horn, for his diversion during the time of these preaching performances. The story took air, and near a hundred of the gang stood before his house, as if they intended to assault it; while the preacher, in his gown, looked at the gentleman, and said, 'You unbeliever! you are certainly damned!'"
[514]Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 302.
[514]Wesley's Works, vol. i., p. 302.
[515]See "Memoirs of James Hutton," pp. 109, 110.
[515]See "Memoirs of James Hutton," pp. 109, 110.
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Mismatched quotes and square brackets are not fixed if it's not sufficiently clear where they should be placed.
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