History Of The Methodist Episcopal Church In The United States Of America Vol 1

Excerpt from History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America, Vol. 1 Peck; Sketches and Collections, by Carroll; Lost Chapters, and the Heroes, by Wakeley; the Heroines, by Coles; Methodism in Canada, by Playter; Methodism in America, by Lednum German Methodist Preachers, by Miller, and many similar and equally valuable works, besides almost innumerable biographical con tributions to our history, have, since, been incessantly issuing from the press, and it seems probable that few recoverable documents or remi niscences, of our early times, will now be allowed to perish. Ifthere has been somewhat of antiquarian extravagance in this prevalent and in fectious spirit of inquiry; if it has sometimes harassed our public press with belabored controversies about names and dates, it is nevertheless pardonable, and indeed admirable, for the rich results it has afi'orded. The researches of Wakeley have especially given us facts of priceless value, and I cannot too strongly acknowledge my obligations to him. The occasional publications of Drs. Coggeshall, Hamilton, and Roberts deserve equal commendation. These writers, though differing on im portant questions, have illuminated phases of our history which formerly seemed hopelessly obscured. The two volumes of Memorials were but preliminary to a more elaborate work, The History of the Religious Movement of the Eight eenth Century, called Methodism, considered in its Different Denomi national Forms, and its Relations to British and American Protestantism, in three volumes. I know of no work on Methodism which proposed so comprehensive a scope; many of its necessary routes of research had never, to my knowledge, been explored; but if at any time I was bewil dered, and disposed despondently to retreat from the labyrinth of inco herent data and conflicting authorities, as well as from other and more vexatious discouragements, with which our mutual confidence has made you familiar, your genial voice has never failed to summon me forward with renewed determination. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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The Methodists and Revolutionary America is the first in-depth narrative of the origins of American Methodism, one of the most significant popular movements in American history. Placing Methodism's rise in the ideological context of the American Revolution and the complex social setting of the greater Middle Atlantic where it was first introduced, Dee Andrews argues that this new religion provided an alternative to the exclusionary politics of Revolutionary America. With its call to missionary preaching, its enthusiastic revivals, and its prolific religious societies, Methodism competed with republicanism for a place at the center of American culture. Based on rare archival sources and a wealth of Wesleyan literature, this book examines all aspects of the early movement. From Methodism's Wesleyan beginnings to the prominence of women in local societies, the construction of African Methodism, the diverse social profile of Methodist men, and contests over the movement's future, Andrews charts Methodism's metamorphosis from a British missionary organization to a fully Americanized church. Weaving together narrative and analysis, Andrews explains Methodism's extraordinary popular appeal in rich and compelling new detail.

This manual is an indispensable guide to the structures, beliefs, and practices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It provides a detailed overview of the organization and governance of the church, as well as its theology and worship. Whether you are a member of the denomination or simply interested in learning more, this book will prove an invaluable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.