02454cam a22003133u 4500 66910 UtSlPG 20260610134538.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 49039596 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Tyerman, L. (Luke), 1820?-1889 Wesley's Designated Successor : The Life, Letters, and Literary Labours of the Rev. John William Fletcher, Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-09 KD Weeks, Brian Wilson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wesley's Designated Successor" by L. Tyerman is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the life, letters, and literary contributions of the Rev. John William Fletcher, a key figure in the early Methodist movement and John Wesley's chosen successor. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in religious history, Methodist theology, or the lives of influential Christian figures, as it weaves together Fletcher's personal experiences, his interactions with prominent Methodists, and the theological challenges of his time. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Fletcher's pivotal role within Methodism and highlights the high regard in which he was held by contemporaries, including Wesley himself. Tyerman emphasizes Fletcher's piety, dedication, and the daunting task he faced as Wesley's designated successor amid the controversies and growth of early Methodism. The narrative touches on Fletcher's background, his early struggles between military ambition and spiritual calling, and his eventual turn towards ministry, providing a glimpse of the character and convictions that will serve as the foundation for his subsequent contributions in the Methodist church. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fletcher, John, 1729-1785 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66910 107732 107732