02438cam a22003373u 4500 27776 UtSlPG 20260610133632.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 72611522 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Lloyd, Evan, 1734-1776 The Methodist Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-11 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Anne Storer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Methodist: a poem by Evan Lloyd" is a satirical work written in the mid-18th century, specifically 1766. This poem falls under the category of political satire and critiques the Methodist movement, reflecting the tumultuous socio-political landscape of England during that period. At the time, England was grappling with significant changes, including shifting class structures, the rise of Methodism, and political discord between the Crown and Parliament, all of which the poem comments on. In "The Methodist," Evan Lloyd employs a sharp satirical tone to explore themes of corruption and hypocrisy within both society and the church. Through vivid imagery and incisive language, he portrays Methodism as a distortion of true religion, implicating various social classes—ranging from the fervent common folk to the self-proclaimed religious leaders—in moral decay. Lloyd's criticism extends to the emotional excesses of the Methodists and the chaotic influence they exert on traditional values, depicting a world in which devoutness often masquerades as rampant vice. His portrayal of lay preachers as unqualified and misguided reflects a broader skepticism about the social upheaval and democratic changes ushered in by the Methodist movement, ultimately warning of the consequences of allowing zeal to overshadow reason. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Methodists -- England -- Poetry Methodism -- Poetry Bentman, Raymond, 1925-2013 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27776 68685 68685