The life and times of the Rev. John Wesley, M.A., founder of the Methodists. Vol. 3 (of 3)

From his first daring visits to town chapels to the fervent revival meetings that drew crowds across England, this biography traces the restless energy of a man who reshaped religious life. It follows the young preacher as he wrestles with theological disputes, especially the heated Calvinian controversy, and as he experiments with new forms of worship, from open‑air sermons to the nascent Methodist societies that blossomed in quiet villages.

The narrative expands to show Wesley’s growing network of itinerant preachers, his battles with personal illness, and his bold forays into publishing, politics, and social reform. Readers encounter his encounters with figures like Whitefield and the Countess of Buchan, his daring trips to Ireland and Scotland, and the early struggles that laid the groundwork for a movement that would soon stretch across the Atlantic. The account is richly detailed, bringing the 18th‑century world of faith, debate, and community to life.