Letters of George Whitefield, for the Period 1734-1742

A Select Collection of Letters of the Late Reverend George Whitefield #1

by George Whitefield

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763 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 1986

About the author

George Whitefield, also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican priest who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain and, especially, in the British North American colonies. He was one of the founders of Methodism and of the evangelical movement generally. He became perhaps the best-known preacher in Britain and America in the 18th century, and because he travelled through all of the American colonies and drew great crowds and media coverage, he was one of the most widely recognized public figures in colonial America.

Reviews

[Neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

George Whitefield's energy and tremendous zeal for the Lord was uncommon. His letters overflow from love and affection, labouring and devotion. His language is effortless. His letters are reminiscent of what Spurgeon said of Richard Sibbes, that "he never wastes the students' time, but scatters pearls and diamonds with both hands." Whitefield goes straight for the heart, and reads like the apostle, who burned with love for the Lord and his fellow sinners.