at John Wesley was the saviour of modern
England. Surely there is large truth in this. The great religious leader
was indeed one of the most potent political forces England has known. If
there be even an approximation towards fact in such a claim, then how
important for young England to know the record of a man so supremely
distinguished.

Certainly, on any ground, these pages meet a distinct want; and I think
it will be the judgment of readers, that they meet it admirably well.
Here John Wesley's life is traced clearly, even to the point of
vividness. The style in which the story is told, will be found to add to
the intrinsic interest of the recital.

The author of this life of Wesley is thoroughly imbued with the spirit
of her subject, nor does she forget to apply the lessons, with which
this wonderful life-story is crowded.

If the _children_ of our land could be fired with enthusiasm for the
truths John Wesley taught and lived, what a blessed outlook would there
be for England!

We earnestly pray, that many a young reader may be stirred to the very
depths of his being, by the narration here so attractively given. "'Tis
a consummation devoutly to be wished."

DINSDALE T. YOUNG.

_Manchester,
June, 1895._

CONTENTS.

_Chapter_ _Page_

I. 1

II. 6

III. 10

IV. 13

V. 19

VI. 23

VII. 28

VIII. 32

IX. 35

X. 38

XI. 45

XII. 49

XIII. 54

XIV. 59

XV. 63

XVI. 68

XVII. 73

XVIII. 77

XIX. 82

XX. 86

XXI. 89

XXII. 92

XXIII. 98

XXIV. 102

XXV. 106

XXVI. 110

XXVII. 116

XXVIII. 120

XXIX. 123

XXX. 128

XXXI. 134

XXXII. 138

XXXIII. 142

XXXIV. 145

XXXV. 149

XXXVI. 152

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