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Wesley, John, 1703-1791
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Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: On February 9, 1709, the Wesley family home at the rectory in Epworth burned. Six year old John was narrowly rescued from the fire by neighbors. The experience left a deep impress on John Wesley, who later in life referred to himself as a "brand plucked from the burning." Gift of the Rev. W.E. ... -
Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: On February 9, 1709, the Wesley family home at the rectory in Epworth burned. Six year old John was narrowly rescued from the fire by neighbors. The experience left a deep impress on John Wesley, who later in life referred to himself as a "brand plucked from the burning." Gift of the Rev. W.E. ... -
Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: This engraving tries to capture the family at a subsequent moment [to John's rescue] when the father, Samuel, fell to his knees and gave thanks to God for preserving all the children, saying, “Let the house go, I am rich enough.” The tradition of Susanna thanking God for John’s special deliveran... -
Creator: Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840 Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: 1784 (recast early 19th century). In 1784, Wesley sat for Enoch Wood who crafted this bust of Staffordshire pottery. The artist claimed that Wesley had thought this likeness “much the best” that anyone had attempted. Adam Clarke also felt that this work bore a striking resemblance and was “the o... -
Creator: Wood, Enoch, 1759-1840 Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: 1784 (recast early 19th century). In 1784, Wesley sat for Enoch Wood who crafted this bust of Staffordshire pottery. The artist claimed that Wesley had thought this likeness “much the best” that anyone had attempted. Adam Clarke also felt that this work bore a striking resemblance and was “the o... -
Creator: Greenwood, John and Hone, Nathaniel, 1718-1784, painter Contributing Institution: Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library Description: "Done from an original picture in the possession of Tho. Wooldrige Esqr. of East Florida." "Nathl. Hone Pinxt. John Greenwood fecit." "The original of this picture hangs in the National Portrait Gallery [London]. It was painted in 1765 by Nathaniel Hone, R.A"--Telford, John. Sayings and portrai...
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