dorf
thought (from newspaper notices) that Oglethorpe had already left
England, enabled Boehler and Schulius to establish their identity. So
soon as Zinzendorf heard that his word was needed, he sent them a formal
letter of introduction to Oglethorpe, which was gladly received as
corroboration of their statements. The Moravians were at their own
expense while waiting in London, but Oglethorpe promised that they
should be provided with Bibles, grammars, and other things they might
need for the negro school.

Being detained in London for three months, instead of three weeks as
they expected, Boehler and his friend had ample opportunity to make
acquaintances in the metropolis. They sent word of their arrival
to those Germans who had learned to know Zinzendorf and the earlier
Moravian emigrants to Georgia, and on the first Sunday "the brethren",
(as they affectionately called all who, like themselves, were interested
in living a Christian life,) came to them, and a series of meetings
for prayer, conference, and instruction was begun. Boehler was a man of
attractive personality, and convincing earnestness, and in spite of his
slight knowledge of their language many English also became interested
and formed a society similar to that begun by Zinzendorf, the two soon
uniting in the Fetter Lane Society.

Ten days after Boehler reached London he accepted an invitation from
the two Wesleys, and went with them to Oxford. There he was most kindly
received, preached in Latin once or twice each day, and had many private
conversations with inquirers. Among those with whom he became acquainted
was the Rev. John Gambold, who later became a bishop in the Moravian
Church, and many others were mightily stirred to seek the salvation of
their souls.

Noting how little English Boehler and Schulius knew, Gen. Oglethorpe
offered them a boy who was bright and intelligent, could speak both
English and German, and understood some French, and they found him so
serviceable that they asked and obtained permission to take him with
them to Carolina.

Through Wesley, Boehler heard that Gen. Oglethorpe was much surprised at
the speed with which he acquired English, and that he had asked whether
Boehler would consent to serve as Minister of the Church of England
in Savannah, if that Congregation remained without a pastor. Boehler
expressed his willingness to preach at any time, but declined to
administer the Sacraments for any denomination except his