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George Whitefield
1714–1770
George Whitefield. Calvinist Methodist. Greatest preacher of the 18th century. Transatlantic revivalist — the human instrument of the Great Awakening on both sides of the Atlantic.
From An Answer to the Observations upon the Conduct and Behaviour of the Methodists
IT does not appear, that any of the Preachers among the Methodists have qualified themselves and the Places of their Assembling, according to the Act of Toleration; which Act warrants separate Assemblies for the Worship of God, that before were unlawful. The unbounded Licentiousness in holding Assemblies for Divine Worship, both as to Persons and Places, which had prevailed for some Years before the Restoration, and of which our Histories are full; was a sufficient Warning to the Legislature, to have a watchful Eye over that Spirit, which had caused so much Confusion in the Kingdom; and particularly in the publick Worship of God. And the Methods taken from Time to Time to keep-under that Spirit, and to prevent and suppress all such irregular Assemblies, are a plain Evidence, that the Government, in those Days, saw the mischievous Consequences of them, and the Necessity of putting early and effectual Restraints…
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Works in the Library 2
An Answer to the Observations upon the Conduct and Behaviour of the Methodists 1744
Whitefield's detailed defense of Methodist practices against ecclesiastical criticism, presented as letters to English bishops and constituting an important primary source for understanding early Methodist theology and church relations.
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Sermons on Important Subjects 1830
A comprehensive collection of sermons by the influential evangelist George Whitefield addressing major theological subjects, reflecting his significant contributions to eighteenth-century Protestant preaching and revival movements.
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2 Corinthians 13:53×
1 Corinthians 2:22×
Colossians 3:222×
Ecclesiastes 7:162×
Matthew 1:212×
Matthew 11:282×
Matthew 25:462×
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