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Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
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TextA letter to the Reverend Mr. John Wesley : in answer to his sermon, entituled, Free-grace.
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TextA select collection of letters of the late Reverend George Whitefield ... : Written to his most intimate friends, and persons of distinction, in England, Scotland, Ireland, and America, from the year 1734, to 1770
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TextA vindication and confirmation of the remarkable work of God in New-England. : Being some remarks on a late pamphlet, entitled, the state of religion in New-England, since the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield's arrival there. In a letter to a minister of the Church of Scotland
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: "Whitefield’s letter replies to an anonymous pamphlet that was critical of the revival in New England, questioning its authenticity and labelling it fanatical."CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: "Whitefield’s letter replies to an anonymous pamphlet that was critical of the revival in New England, questioning its authenticity and labelling it fanatical." -
TextAn answer to every man that asketh a reason of thehope that is in us. By way of question and answer
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TextBritain's mercies, and Britain's duty. : Represented in a sermon preach'd at Philadelphia, on Sunday, August 24, 1746. And occasioned by the suppression of the late unnatural rebellion
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: "...a political sermon by Whitefield displaying the British Protestant patriotism and anti-Catholicism that he shared with many evangelicals."CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: "...a political sermon by Whitefield displaying the British Protestant patriotism and anti-Catholicism that he shared with many evangelicals." -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to "My Dear Professor", July 14, 1767
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor.A letter from George Whitefield to a professor discussing the fulfillment of preaching, news from Oxford, thoughts of the education of students of divinity, and a meeting between Whitefield and a mutual acquaintence of the professor. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Andrew Linsman ("My Dear Timothy"), April 25, 1769
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth.A letter from George Whitefield to Andrew Kinsman, addressed as "My Dear Timothy", requesting a place to stay upon Whitefield's arrival in Plymouth. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Charles Wesley, July 29, 1762
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America.A letter from George Whitefield to Charles Wesley discussing Whitefield's travels in the Netherlands, his current tour of central England, and possible plans for travelling to America. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to James Whitefield, April 12, 1759
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister.A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, James Whitefield, updating him on his father, mother, and sister. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Martin Benson, July 24, 1739
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to Walter Peters, October 15, 1758
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland.A letter from George Whitefield to Walter Peters in which Whitefield discusses his itinerant preaching near Leeds and plans for future travel. He also mentions an improvement in his health and asks for the continued prayers of his and Peters' friends in Scotland. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to William Lunell, ca. 1768
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to [James Whitefield?], ca. 1759
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled.A letter from George Whitefield to his nephew, possibly James Whitefield, asking about his plans to remain in America and recommending some of Whitefield's connections who might be able to help get the nephew settled. -
TextGeorge Whitefield letter to [Wells], June 10, 1762
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones. -
TextThankfulness for mercies received a necessary duty: : A farewel sermon preached on board the Whitaker, at anchor near Savannah in Georgia, on Sunday May the 17th [i.e. 7th?] 1738
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: "After nearly four months at sea on the Whitaker, anchored near Savannah, Georgia, Whitefield preached this farewell sermon to his shipmates, urging thankfulness to God for their safe arrival..."CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: "After nearly four months at sea on the Whitaker, anchored near Savannah, Georgia, Whitefield preached this farewell sermon to his shipmates, urging thankfulness to God for their safe arrival..." -
TextThe Christian history : or, A general account of the progress of the gospel, in England, Wales, Scotland, and America : so far as the Rev. Mr. Whitefield, his fellow-labourers, and assistants are concerned
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: A collection of letters by George Whitefiled and othersCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: A collection of letters by George Whitefiled and others -
TextThe Christian history, or a general account of the progress of the Gospel in England, Wales, Scotland and America
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: Correspondence of Whitefield and other missionary Methodists in Great Britain, New England, South Carolina and Georgia, written 1746-July 1748.CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: Correspondence of Whitefield and other missionary Methodists in Great Britain, New England, South Carolina and Georgia, written 1746-July 1748. -
TextThe Lord our righteousness : a sermon preached on Fryday forenoon, September 11th, 1741 in the High-Church-Yard of Glasgow, upon Jer. xxxiii, 16
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: A sermon on Jeremiah 33 preached first in Boston, Massachusetts, during the height of Whitefield's popularity, and then again in Glasgow, Scotland.CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: A sermon on Jeremiah 33 preached first in Boston, Massachusetts, during the height of Whitefield's popularity, and then again in Glasgow, Scotland. -
TextThe eternity of hell torments : a sermon preached at Savannah in Georgia
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TextThe heinous sin of drunkeness. : A sermon preached on board the Whitaker
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: "In this moralistic sermon (a common genre in the evangelical movement), aimed at promoting Christian conduct on the Whitaker, Whitefield laments that even some who people profess to be Christian have fallen into the sin of drunkenness. He goes on to give six reasons why drunkenness is incompatible with Christianity and argues that it imperils one’s salvation. Whitefield exhorts his hearers to turn away from the sin of drunkenness to a life of prayer and self-denial in which they labor “to be filled with the Spirit of God” (Eph. 5:6)."CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: "In this moralistic sermon (a common genre in the evangelical movement), aimed at promoting Christian conduct on the Whitaker, Whitefield laments that even some who people profess to be Christian have fallen into the sin of drunkenness. He goes on to give six reasons why drunkenness is incompatible with Christianity and argues that it imperils one’s salvation. Whitefield exhorts his hearers to turn away from the sin of drunkenness to a life of prayer and self-denial in which they labor “to be filled with the Spirit of God” (Eph. 5:6)." -
TextThe marks of the new birth. : A sermon preached at the parish church of St. Mary, White-Chapel, London
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: This theme [of transformation/rebirth] is continued in The Marks of the New Birth, which takes as its text Acts 19:5: “Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” Here, Whitefield presses the necessity of receiving the Holy Spirit in order to be a true Christian, the marks by which one can determine they have received the Spirit, and he then gives practical words of advice to people in different stages of their spiritual journeys.Date Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: This theme [of transformation/rebirth] is continued in The Marks of the New Birth, which takes as its text Acts 19:5: “Have you received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?” Here, Whitefield presses the necessity of receiving the Holy Spirit in order to be a true Christian, the marks by which one can determine they have received the Spirit, and he then gives practical words of advice to people in different stages of their spiritual journeys. -
TextThe necessity of the righteousness of Christ. : A farewel [sic.] sermon preached at Morefields, June 3, 1739
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: A farewell sermon given in Moorfields, London, stressing themes of salvation, atonement, and justification.CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: A farewell sermon given in Moorfields, London, stressing themes of salvation, atonement, and justification. -
TextTwo farewell sermons
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770Summary: Sermons delivered before Whitefield's departure on his final trip to Georgia and published in England following the news of his death.CopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: Sermons delivered before Whitefield's departure on his final trip to Georgia and published in England following the news of his death.