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"John Wesley: The Influential Preacher and Founder of Methodism" Born in 1703, John Wesley was a prominent figure in the religious landscape of 18th century England

Background imageWesley Collection: Wesleyan College cheerleader, Connecticut, USA

Wesleyan College cheerleader, Connecticut, USA
An enthusiastic cheerleader from Wesleyan College (now University), Middletown, Connecticut, USA. Date: circa 1909

Background imageWesley Collection: Melbourne Hospital, Lonsdale Street

Melbourne Hospital, Lonsdale Street
Black and white image of the exterior of the Wesley Church, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia. The hospital was rebuilt and renamed the Queen Victoria Hospital in 1911-1912

Background imageWesley Collection: John Wesley (Grandfather

John Wesley (Grandfather
JOHN WESLEY, grandfather of John and Charles Date: 17th century

Background imageWesley Collection: Wesley Monument

Wesley Monument
Monument to JOHN and CHARLES WESLEY in the nave of Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 1703 - 1791

Background imageWesley Collection: Wesleys Mother

Wesleys Mother
SUSANNA WESLEY wife of Samuel, mother of Charles and John Date: 1669 - 1742

Background imageWesley Collection: John Wesley (Kay)

John Wesley (Kay)
JOHN WESLEY churchman, creator of Methodism Date: 1703 - 1791

Background imageWesley Collection: Theophilus Lessey

Theophilus Lessey
THEOPHILUS LESSEY Cornish methodist churchman, President of the Wesleyan Conference 1839. He was baptised by Wesley in person. with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1841

Background imageWesley Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Marsh Creek, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich

Drawings Prints, Print, Marsh Creek, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich
Drawings and Prints, Print, Marsh Creek, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich, Massachusetts 1857-1922 New York State, Dow, Arthur Wesley, 1857, 1922, ca. 1907, 1902

Background imageWesley Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Big Sky, Marshes, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich

Drawings Prints, Print, Big Sky, Marshes, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Big Sky, or Marshes, Artist, Arthur Wesley Dow, American, Ipswich, Massachusetts 1857-1922 New York State, Dow, Arthur Wesley, 1857, 1922, ca. 1912

Background imageWesley Collection: Dominica, Wesley, elevated town view

Dominica, Wesley, elevated town view

Background imageWesley Collection: GEORGE BELLOWS (1882-1925). American artist

GEORGE BELLOWS (1882-1925). American artist. Photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

Background imageWesley Collection: Arthur Wesley Dow (American, 1857 - 1922), Haystacks, Ipswich, c. 1894, platinum print

Arthur Wesley Dow (American, 1857 - 1922), Haystacks, Ipswich, c. 1894, platinum print

Background imageWesley Collection: Satire of John Wesley, c. 1685 (engraving)

Satire of John Wesley, c. 1685 (engraving)
XJF476251 Satire of John Wesley, c.1685 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire of the founder of the Methodist movement, John Wesley (1703-91)

Background imageWesley Collection: Charles Wesley Jarvis, Henry Clay, American, probably 1812 - 1868, c

Charles Wesley Jarvis, Henry Clay, American, probably 1812 - 1868, c. 1840, graphite with gray wash on wove paper

Background imageWesley Collection: Ceramic Bust of the Reverend John Wesley: in clerical collar and black robes

Ceramic Bust of the Reverend John Wesley: in clerical collar and black robes

Background imageWesley Collection: Charles Wesley Jarvis, The Drinker, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s, graphite

Charles Wesley Jarvis, The Drinker, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s, graphite and black chalk with gray wash on laid paper

Background imageWesley Collection: John Wesley Jarvis, Irish Fisherman, American, 1780-1840, black chalk and graphite

John Wesley Jarvis, Irish Fisherman, American, 1780-1840, black chalk and graphite on laid paper

Background imageWesley Collection: Charles Wesley Jarvis, Man Leaning on a Counter, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s

Charles Wesley Jarvis, Man Leaning on a Counter, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s, black chalk, and graphite on laidpaper

Background imageWesley Collection: CAMP MEETING, 1869. Wesley Avenue at the campground at the national Methodist camp meeting

CAMP MEETING, 1869. Wesley Avenue at the campground at the national Methodist camp meeting, 6-15 July 1869, at Round Lake, New York. Contemporary American wood engraving

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English religious leader and founder of Methodism. Oil on canvas

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English religious leader and founder of Methodism. Oil on canvas, c1766, by Nathaniel Hone

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1843-1902). American geologist. Down the Grand Canyon with a camera, 1871

JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1843-1902). American geologist. Down the Grand Canyon with a camera, 1871. Photograph by E.O. Beaman for Major Powells United States Topographical

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1834-1902). American geologist and ethnologist. Photographed c1885

JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1834-1902). American geologist and ethnologist. Photographed c1885

Background imageWesley Collection: WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON (1727-1819). American politician and educator. Oil on canvas

WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON (1727-1819). American politician and educator. Oil on canvas, c1814, by John Wesley Jarvis

Background imageWesley Collection: ISaC HULL (1773-1843). American naval officer. Oil on canvas by John Wesley Jarvis

ISaC HULL (1773-1843). American naval officer. Oil on canvas by John Wesley Jarvis, 1815

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY HARDIN (1853-1895). American desperado

JOHN WESLEY HARDIN (1853-1895). American desperado

Background imageWesley Collection: DEWITT CLINTON (1769-1828). American lawyer and statesman. Oil on canvas by John Wesley Jarvis

DEWITT CLINTON (1769-1828). American lawyer and statesman. Oil on canvas by John Wesley Jarvis, c1810

Background imageWesley Collection: PHILIPPINES, 1898. Major-General Wesley Merritt responding to an Independence Day

PHILIPPINES, 1898. Major-General Wesley Merritt responding to an Independence Day toast on board the USS Newport during the Philippine expedition in 1898. Contemporary American newspaper illustration

Background imageWesley Collection: PAIUTE DWELLING, c1873. Tapeats, a Paiute Native American man who served as an

PAIUTE DWELLING, c1873. Tapeats, a Paiute Native American man who served as an informant for geologist John Wesley Powell, standing in front of his brush dwelling near St

Background imageWesley Collection: Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980) and Wesley Smith

Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980) and Wesley Smith
Jacqueline Cochran, 1906-1980, and Wesley Smith alongside their Gee Bee QED in the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race. Date: 1906

Background imageWesley Collection: John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770) English evangelists

John Wesley (1703-1791) and George Whitefield (1714-1770) English evangelists and founders of Methodism, urging sinners to turn from the Broad Way to hell

Background imageWesley Collection: Charles Wesley (1707-88) English preacher and hymn writer. Brother of John Wesley (1703-1791)

Charles Wesley (1707-88) English preacher and hymn writer. Brother of John Wesley (1703-1791). Among the more than 5, 500 hymns he wrote were Jesu, Lover of my soul Love divine

Background imageWesley Collection: John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739

John (1703-1791) and Charles (1707-1788) Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739. It was at Bristol that the first Methodist chapel was founded

Background imageWesley Collection: George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 - January 8, 1925) was an American painter

George Wesley Bellows (August 12 or August 19, 1882 - January 8, 1925) was an American painter. Forty-two Kids 1907 Oil on canvass

Background imageWesley Collection: George Wesley Bellows, American (Ashcan School) Painter, 1882-1925. Blue Snow

George Wesley Bellows, American (Ashcan School) Painter, 1882-1925. Blue Snow, the Battery 1910

Background imageWesley Collection: John Wesley (1703-1791) English non-conformist preacher. Founder of Methodism

John Wesley (1703-1791) English non-conformist preacher. Founder of Methodism. Wesley at the age of 65 preaching in the open air. Engraving

Background imageWesley Collection: TEAPOT PRESENTED TO THE REV. JOHN WESLEY; BORN JUNE 17, 1703. An Anglican cleric

TEAPOT PRESENTED TO THE REV. JOHN WESLEY; BORN JUNE 17, 1703. An Anglican cleric and Christian theologian

Background imageWesley Collection: American lawyer, statesman and revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by J. W

American lawyer, statesman and revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by J. W. Jarvis, late 18th or early 19th century
JOHN LAURANCE (1750-1810). American lawyer, statesman and revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by J.W. Jarvis, late 18th or early 19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1744. John and Charles Wesley hold the first Methodist conference at

METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1744. John and Charles Wesley hold the first Methodist conference at the Foundry in London, 25-30 June 1744. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: ANTI-METHODIST RIOTS, 1750. Protestants rioting in Cork, Ireland

ANTI-METHODIST RIOTS, 1750. Protestants rioting in Cork, Ireland, during John Wesleys second visit, 1750, to the town, accompanied by Christopher Hopper. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: SAVANNAH: METHODIST CHURCH. Wesley Monumental Methodist Church at Savannah, Georgia

SAVANNAH: METHODIST CHURCH. Wesley Monumental Methodist Church at Savannah, Georgia. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) preaching to scoffing villagers: 19th century engraving after a drawing by

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) preaching to scoffing villagers: 19th century engraving after a drawing by Arthur Keller

Background imageWesley Collection: WESLEY & BEAU NASH. An encounter between John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism

WESLEY & BEAU NASH. An encounter between John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism, and Richard Beau Nash (1674-1762), inventor of games of chance and master of ceremonies at Bath, England

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English religious leader: steel engraving, American, 1876

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English religious leader: steel engraving, American, 1876

Background imageWesley Collection: SUSANNA ANNESLEY WESLEY (1669-1742): colored American engraving, 19th century

SUSANNA ANNESLEY WESLEY (1669-1742): colored American engraving, 19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: JACOB JENNINGS BROWN (1775-1828). American army officer. Aquatint, 1815

JACOB JENNINGS BROWN (1775-1828). American army officer. Aquatint, 1815, after a painting by John Wesley Jarvis

Background imageWesley Collection: WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE (1774-1833). American naval officer. Steel engraving after a painting, 1814-15

WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE (1774-1833). American naval officer. Steel engraving after a painting, 1814-15, by John Wesley Jarvis

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1834-1902) and his expedition running the rapids of the Colorado River in

JOHN WESLEY POWELL (1834-1902) and his expedition running the rapids of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon in August, 1869: wood engraving, 19th century

Background imageWesley Collection: JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-37

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-37. American engraving, early 19th century



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"John Wesley: The Influential Preacher and Founder of Methodism" Born in 1703, John Wesley was a prominent figure in the religious landscape of 18th century England. As an Anglican cleric, he played a crucial role in founding the Methodist movement, which aimed to bring spiritual revival and social reform. Wesley's journey began with a miraculous escape from a fire that engulfed his father's rectory in Epworth, Lincolnshire. This event would shape his deep sense of purpose and commitment to spreading God's message. With unwavering determination, he embarked on a lifelong mission to transform lives through faith. Accompanied by his brother Charles Wesley, an esteemed preacher and hymn writer himself, John traveled extensively across Britain preaching sermons that resonated with people from all walks of life. His dynamic style captivated audiences as he passionately shared the gospel message. In Savannah, Georgia, USA, two churches and a synagogue stand as testaments to Wesley's impact on American soil. His teachings reached far beyond borders as he sought to inspire believers worldwide. Not only did John Wesley dedicate himself to spiritual matters but also showed interest in various fields like electrical experiments. He even received teapots as gifts for his contributions during his lifetime. As depicted in wood engravings from the 19th century onwards, one can witness John Wesley tirelessly preaching amidst crowds or finding solace along the serene banks of Colorado River during moments of rest. Ultimately passing away at age 87 in 1791, John Wesley left behind an enduring legacy that continues to shape Christianity today. His dedication towards social justice issues alongside theological teachings made him not just an influential theologian but also a compassionate advocate for change. The story of John Wesley serves as inspiration for those seeking spiritual enlightenment and societal transformation alike – reminding us that one person can ignite profound change when driven by faith and conviction.