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I recently came across an interesting post about the Philip Embury Bible which is at the John Street Church in New York City. I would love to repost the interesting article written by J.R. Wesley Weir. He is a noted … Continue reading
On June 15th,in 1215, drawing sharp criticism for his lifestyle—which exhibited an attitude reflecting a king who thought he could live above the law—the leadership of the Catholic Church asked King John of England to sign the Magna Carta. The … Continue reading
Several rare Francis Asbury Statue photos are currently available online. The bronze and granite equestrian statue which stands a little over two miles due north of the White House in Washington D.C. resides near the slightly hilly and forested Piney Branch … Continue reading
This post is to give details of the upcoming annual meeting of the Wesley Historical Society in July of 2015. The details are provided by Dr. John Hargreaves, BA MA PhD Cert Ed FRHistS FHA FSA, General Secretary Wesley Historical … Continue reading
Heptonstall 250th Anniversary 1764-2014 The following article on Heptonstall Church is provided by Dr. John Hargreaves. It is a transcript of his recent presentation at the Heptonstall church, Yorkshire UK oldest surviving Methodist Church: Yorkshire’s oldest surviving Methodist chapel … Continue reading
Richard G. Douglas Artwork at Asbury University This post dedicates to the kind artist, Mr. Richard Gilmore Douglas of Thirsk, England. An extensive amount of his work, portraits and paintings of John Wesley, the Wesley family and Francis Asbury, resides … Continue reading
During my almost two decades of research on Francis Asbury, one of my favorite discoveries is a poem by Harold Lawrence. It resides in the book, Methodist Preachers in Georgia, 1783 – 1900. Mr. Lawrence is the author of both … Continue reading
The Reverend Samuel Bradburn is one of Wesley’s itinerants in England. He is a gifted preacher. In addition, he enjoys writing poetry. Reverend Bradburn had the privilege of preaching the funeral sermon for Francis Asbury’s mother Elizabeth upon her passing. … Continue reading
On this cold, January Monday morning in the state of Delaware, Francis wrestles his emotions. Stuck in the midst of his quiet season- what he calls his “dumb silent Sabbaths,” the waterfront state continues to trouble the itinerant with the … Continue reading
The year is 1759; a man of German descent is struggling in Limerick County, Ireland. He is successful at his job, a talented carpenter. He is successful at his marriage, happily married to his wife Mary. He is a local … Continue reading
