The life and particular proceedings of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield, from the time of his going to Crisp School, in Gloucester, to his embarking for Pensilvania. Compiled for the Satisfaction of those Persons who are desirous of Reading the Genuine Account of that Gentleman. By an impartial hand. Among many other Particulars are the following; I. His early Religion and Charity, taken notice of by the Heads of the Houses at Oxford. II. On his Reading a Book, intituled, The Life of God in the Soul of Man, he saw the Necessity of the New Birth. III. Was 2 Years under continual Temptations and Buffetting of the Devil. IV. Comes from Oxford to London, and preaches Charity Sermons. V. Sets sail for Georgia, had like to have been drowned, but arrives safe, where he preaches before the Free-Masons, and dines with them, &c. with his particular Proceedings at Georgia. VI. Sets sail from Charles Town for England. Vii. Preaches at the Request of the Bishop of Limerick, who kisses him, and gives him

People / Organizations

• Josiah Tucker (Author)

Imprint

London : printed, and sold by the booksellers in town and country, 1739.

Publication year

1739

ESTC No.

T57920

Grub Street ID

284096

Description

95,[1]p.,plate : port. ; 8°.

Note

An impartial hand = Josiah Tucker, Dean of Gloucester.