George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in AmericaBelcher, Joseph
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George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America
Belcher, Joseph
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
because they are simple in their worship, less corrupt in their
principles, and consequently easier to be brought over to the form
of sound words, into which so many of their pious ancestors were
delivered. Send forth, O Lord, thy light and thy truth, and for
thine infinite mercy's sake, show thou hast a peculiar delight in
these habitable parts of the earth. Amen, Lord Jesus, amen, and
amen."
Among many who became the subjects of divine grace during this visit
of Whitefield to New England, was Daniel Emerson, who was educated
at Harvard college, where he received his first degree in 1739, and
where he continued to reside for some time as a graduate. While at
college, he is said to have been very fond of the gay pleasures of
this life, until his attention was effectually called to religion by
the preaching of Whitefield, whom he followed from place to place
for several days. He was ordained at Hollis, New Hampshire, in 1743,
where, in a ministry of fifty years, he was a worthy follower of
his spiritual father. The chief excellences of his preaching were
sound doctrine, deep feeling, and zeal at times almost overwhelming.
He was truly a son of thunder, and a flaming light. He was almost
incessantly engaged in labors, preaching, attending funerals, etc.,
far and near. His efforts were greatly blessed, especially among
his own people, who under his ministry enjoyed extensive revivals
of religion, and where also a large number of ministers have been
called to their work. He died in 1801, aged eighty-five.
It may be appropriate to introduce here a sketch of Whitefield's
doctrines and labors at this time, as given us by the eminent Dr.
Thomas Prince, in his "Christian History," under date of January
26, 1744-5, but having reference to Whitefield's first visit to New
England, which we have just described:
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