
audiobook
A sweeping anthology of sermons, tracts and personal correspondence from one of the most influential pre‑industrial evangelists, this volume gathers his most widely circulated preaching and theological writings alongside a curated selection of letters sent to friends and notable figures across Britain and America between 1734 and 1770. An introductory biography, drawn from his own papers, frames the material and offers listeners a concise portrait of his life, ministry, and the religious climate of the era.
The letters reveal the human side of his work—discussions of plantation ventures, the challenges of building chapels, and heartfelt appeals for spiritual and social welfare. Listeners will hear his earnest concern for the poor, his reflections on the spread of the gospel to distant colonies, and the everyday negotiations that shaped his mission. The collection provides a vivid glimpse into 18th‑century religious fervor, social networks, and the personal convictions that drove a remarkable career of preaching and philanthropy.
Language
en
Duration
~16 hours (965K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, etc, 1771.
Credits
Brian Wilson, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2024-02-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1714–1770
An electrifying preacher of the 18th century, he became one of the most famous voices of the Great Awakening on both sides of the Atlantic. His open-air sermons drew enormous crowds and helped shape evangelical Christianity in Britain and colonial America.
View all books