John Wesley

John Wesley

(1703 – 1791) In 1738, inspired by the theology of Martin Luther both men had a religious experience that convinced them that salvation was possible through faith alone. Zealous evangelists, they had great success in preaching to the masses in the succeeding decades. In 1784 John began ordaining ministers himself when the bishop of London refused to do so (despite Charles's disapproval) and declared his independence from the Church of England. The two wrote several thousand hymns, including "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and "Christ the Lord Is Ris'n Today."

"We are determined not to yield to the Papacy. but to maintain the Protestant Religion and the Reformed Faith. It is our purpose to make crystal clear, what the Protestantism is which we are dedicated to maintain. We are not, let it be said at the outset, contending for a political Protestantism, although we are grateful for every political liberty which the Reformation has bequeathed us."

"John Wesley
"City Road, Jan. 21st, 1780."

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