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An engraving of the house in Epworth, England, where John Wesley was born.

An engraving of the house in Epworth, England, where John Wesley was born.

An engraving based on a painting by Marshall Claxton depicting a crowd gathered at the bedside of John Wesley who appears to be saying a final prayer.

An engraving based on a painting by Marshall Claxton depicting a crowd gathered at the bedside of John Wesley who appears to be saying a final prayer.

An engraving based on a painting by Alfred Hunt depicting John Wesley preaching to a crowd at the site of his father, Samuel Wesley's, grave at St. Andrew's Church in Epworth, England.

An engraving based on a painting by Alfred Hunt depicting John Wesley preaching to a crowd at the site of his father, Samuel Wesley's, grave at St. Andrew's Church in Epworth, England.

An engraving based on the painting by H. P. Parker depicting the fire which razed John Wesley's childhood home in Epworth, England. Wesley was five years old at the time and was only barely rescued from the burning building before it collapsed.

An engraving based on the painting by H. P. Parker depicting the fire which razed John Wesley's childhood home in Epworth, England. Wesley was five years old at the time and was only barely rescued from the burning building before it collapsed.

An engraving of a medallion or coin featuring James II of England on the face, framed by the inscription "IACOBUS II DEI GRA ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX" ("James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, [France?], and [Hibernia]"). On the back, there is a scene of a naval battle behind a set of Roman style armaments beneath the inscription "GENUS ANTIQUUM".

An engraving of a medallion or coin featuring James II of England on the face, framed by the inscription "IACOBUS II DEI GRA ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX" ("James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, [France?], and [Hibernia]"). On the back, there is a scene of a naval battle behind a set of Roman style armaments beneath the inscription "GENUS ANTIQUUM".

Summary: A biography of Eric Milner-White.

Summary: A biography of Eric Milner-White.

This sermon explains the importance of renouncing both worldly pleasures and oneself when seeking a religious profession.

This sermon explains the importance of renouncing both worldly pleasures and oneself when seeking a religious profession.

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Summary:

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

This sermon presents the four methods of general judgement by which humanity will be assessed in the end of days.

This sermon presents the four methods of general judgement by which humanity will be assessed in the end of days.

This sermon discusses the aspects of the sacrament of penance, contrition and confession, as they should be undertaken during Lent.

This sermon discusses the aspects of the sacrament of penance, contrition and confession, as they should be undertaken during Lent.

Summary: An appeal to religious leaders to take interest in the effort to repeal the Test Acts, a set of penal laws blocking non-Anglicans from taking public office.

Summary: An appeal to religious leaders to take interest in the effort to repeal the Test Acts, a set of penal laws blocking non-Anglicans from taking public office.

An engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch.

An engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch.

Summary: An announcement by James II on the topic of freedom of religion in England.

Summary: An announcement by James II on the topic of freedom of religion in England.

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This manuscript consists of a handwritten copy of the speech made by James Radcliffe, third Earl of Derwentwater, from the scaffold on February 24, 1716. Radcliffe was sentenced to death by King George I because of his participation in the conspiracy to reinstate the Stuarts. In the speech Radcliffe renounced his plea of guilt, affirmed his adherene to the Roman Catholic faith, and professed his loyalty to James III.

This manuscript consists of a handwritten copy of the speech made by James Radcliffe, third Earl of Derwentwater, from the scaffold on February 24, 1716. Radcliffe was sentenced to death by King George I because of his participation in the conspiracy to reinstate the Stuarts. In the speech Radcliffe renounced his plea of guilt, affirmed his adherene to the Roman Catholic faith, and professed his loyalty to James III.

A set of thirteen trading cards with scenes from the life and death of John Wesley. Images include monuments to John Wesley and "Mrs. Wesley," Charles Wesley's tomb, John Wesley's funeral, John Wesley on his deathbed, John Wesley lying in state, John Wesley preaching at the funeral of George Whitefield, portraits of the Wesley family, John Wesley meeting with Lady Huntingdon, John Wesley in Bristol, John Wesley in Wednesbury, etc.

A set of thirteen trading cards with scenes from the life and death of John Wesley. Images include monuments to John Wesley and "Mrs. Wesley," Charles Wesley's tomb, John Wesley's funeral, John Wesley on his deathbed, John Wesley lying in state, John Wesley preaching at the funeral of George Whitefield, portraits of the Wesley family, John Wesley meeting with Lady Huntingdon, John Wesley in Bristol, John Wesley in Wednesbury, etc.

The text of a lecture given by Rev. Canon Overton in Epworth on John Wesley and the history of Methodism.

The text of a lecture given by Rev. Canon Overton in Epworth on John Wesley and the history of Methodism.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison expressing his love for her and stating that faith can allow her to overcome everything.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison expressing his love for her and stating that faith can allow her to overcome everything.

A letter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah Moore Knutton about the location of T. Bryant and detailing his suspected travel plans.

A letter from John Wesley to "Sally" Sarah Moore Knutton about the location of T. Bryant and detailing his suspected travel plans.