Learning to
Trust
In contact with German Moravian Christians in America, Wesley questioned about the Christian truths. He knew very well that the success of their work was in the hands of God and, therefore, began to pick you up in prayer. It was not long, and May 24, 1738, eventually finding the answer when, back to England, decided register all that happened that day: "The afternoon by visiting the society in Aldersgate Street, read the ''Preface of the Epistle to the Romans'' in the version of Luther, whose words touched me deeply. felt my heart beating strongly. And, since that
time, learned to trust in Christ as my Savior. I am sure that my sins are forgiven. Me salvei the law of sin and death. " This experience has changed the course of life of Wesley that, from that moment, became a new creature, and devoted the greatest apostle of England.
John Wesley started the work of preaching outdoors when travelling to Bristol to help George Whitfield, who at the time was known as the most eloquent preacher of England. Wesley, in principle, rejected the idea, but once convinced of the will of God, just becoming more famous that Whitfield. Viajava 11 kilometers per
year. Experimentou the most cruel suffering and opposition throughout his life. It was often in danger.
Although it was wise and prominent, the itinerant evangelist was a simple man and executed many social works. Its very powerful messages influenced the church that in the year of 1739, gained a seat for the Protestant movement, which grew vertigiosamente. You bought a
house, foundry in ruins in the city of Moofield, and turned it into a temple. The
building went through a rigorous reform that cost at the time, 800 pounds (greater than the amount of purchase was that of 115 pounds), but it was worth it. After ready, the chapel became behave around thousand and five hundred
people.
It was the first Methodist building in London, where the true doctrine of Christ was proclaimed. People hungry to hear the glorious message of the gospel caravanned every Sunday the darkness of roads, Moorfield with flashlights, listening to the teachings of Wesley. The building had a meeting room with capacity for 300 people, classroom and library.
Later, John Wesley installed its own house at the top of the chapel, where he went to live with his family. In 1746, opened a center of medical care and free school, with capacity for 60 students, hired pharmacist, surgeon and two teachers and, in 1748, rented a house for shelter combined widows and children.
Many were made by church property during the 40 years of the Methodist movement in Moorfield, organized by John Wesley. However, due to expiration of the contract property, the headquarters had to move to another place.
Near there, in City House, was a vast field where the tombs of jaziam Bunhill Field, and his wife Sussana Wesley. A place of swamps, recently landed, which was built the cathedral of Saint Paul. There was also some
stone at the site of mill, used to grind corn brought the Thames, which was transformed into wheat.
John Wesley rented four thousand square meters of these lands in 1777 to build a new chapel. Finally, on April 21 of that year, under heavy rain, launched the foundation stone, with the following recording: "Probably, this stone will not be seen by a human eye, but will remain until the land and labor are accompli" . On that day, Wesley improvisou a pulpit on the stone and preached at 23.23 Nm.
Published: January 23, 2008
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