2946. "[41] Furthermore, Whitefield wrote: "Your dogs are caressed and fondled at your tables; but your slaves who are frequently styled dogs or beasts, have not an equal privilege. In 1763, in a defense of Methodism, Whitefield "repeated contrition for much contained in his Journals". [72][73] Whitefield responded by labeling Anglican clerics as "lazy, non-spiritual, and pleasure seeking". In terms of theology, Whitefield, unlike John Wesley, was a supporter of Calvinism. [81] Whitefield's preaching bolstered "the evolving republican ideology that sought local democratic control of civil affairs and freedom from monarchial and parliamentary intrusion. George W. Whitefield was the son of John J. Whitefield, a native of North Carolina. Whitefield sought a wife who would be a helpmate to him in his tireless missionary journeys and orphanage work. Sorry! He was baptized in the font of nearby St Mary de Crypt. A comparison of this edition with the original 18th-century publications shows numerous omissions—some minor and a few major. While preparing for his return, he preached to large congregations. based on information from your browser. Moral de Calatrava, 2019 Reseña realizada por David Vergara. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We have set your language to If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Whitefield's itinerant preaching throughout the colonies was opposed by Bishop Benson who had ordained him for a settled ministry in Georgia. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? His parents owned the inn, and though not rich were at least comfortable. He preached against Wesley, arguing that Wesley's attacks on predestination had alienated "very many of my spiritual children". [42] Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), who was a slave, wrote a poem On the Death of the Rev. Newspapers called him the 'marvel of the age'. Whitefield revised the opening couplet in 1758 for "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing". In 1747, Whitefield attributed the financial woes of his Bethesda Orphanage to Georgia's prohibition of black people in the colony. It lacks the Bermuda journal entries found in Gillies' biography and the quotes from manuscript journals found in 19th-century biographies. An illness, as well as Henry Scougal's The Life of God in the Soul of Man, influenced him to turn to the Church. George Whitefield (December 27 [O.S. Franklin admired Whitefield as a fellow intellectual but thought Whitefield's plan to run an orphanage in Georgia would lose money. After one of Whitefield's sermons, Franklin noted the: wonderful ... change soon made in the manners of our inhabitants. [4], After Whitefield preached at St. Philip's, Charleston, the Commissary, Alexander Garden, suspended him. George Whitefield 1714 – 1770 Gravesite Details In 1895 the coffins buried in the crypt (including Elizabeth Whitefield, but excluding the lead coffin of Augustus Toplady) were move to Chingford Mount Cemetery in north London. But Whitefield had charisma, and his loud voice, his small stature, and even his cross-eyed appearance (which some people took as a mark of divine favour) all served to help make him one of the first celebrities in the American colonies. Whitefield wanted the orphanage to be a place of strong Gospel influence, with a wholesome atmosphere and strong discipline. However, as Wesleyan historian Luke Tyerman states, "It is notable that the first Calvinistic Methodist Association was held eighteen months before Wesley held his first Methodist Conference. Between 1748 and 1750, Whitefield campaigned for the legalisation of African-American emigration into the colony because the trustees of Georgia had banned slavery. Following a theological disagreement, he dismissed them and was unable to complete the building, which the Moravians subsequently bought and completed. After preaching in London he went back to the colonies to preach in Philadelphia. Abigail was born on September 1 1622, in Ockley, Surrey, England. Seventh voyage to America. "[68]:144, After Whitefield condemned Moravians and their practices, his former London printer (a Moravian), called Whitefield "a Mahomet, a Caesar, an imposter, a Don Quixote, a devil, the beast, the man of sin, the Antichrist". [48] From being thoughtless or indifferent about religion, it seem'd as if all the world were growing religious, so that one could not walk thro' the town in an evening without hearing psalms sung in different families of every street.[44]:131[46]. [4], On returning to North America in 1740, he preached a series of revivals that came to be known as the First Great Awakening. Verify and try again. Oops, we were unable to send the email. After being suspended, Whitefield attacked all South Carolina's Anglican clergy in print. Try again later. Popular Topics. Dallimore, pos. GEORGE WHITEFIELD was the most traveled preacher of the gospel up to his time and many feel he was the greatest ... Elizabeth James, an older widow. In 1747 he published A Further Account of God's Dealings with the Reverend George Whitefield, covering the period from his ordination to his first voyage to Georgia. "[27] Thanks to widespread dissemination of print media, perhaps half of all colonists eventually heard about, read about, or read something written by Whitefield. [56] In England and Wales, Whitefield's itinerary included every county. GREAT NEWS! Sign up to receive our special offers and new releases. The Whitefield House is owned by the Moravian Historical Society, and operates as the Society's museum and administrative offices. 16 December] 1714 at the Bell Inn, Southgate Street, Gloucester in England. "[68], Whitefield thought he might be martyred for his views. [8] He was a part of the "Holy Club" at the University with the Wesley brothers, John and Charles. [4], In 1740, during his second visit to America, Whitefield published "an open letter to the planters of South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland" chastising them for their cruelty to their slaves. [4] By propagating such "a theological defense for" black residency Whitefield helped slaveholders prosperity. In 1740 he engaged Moravian Brethren from Georgia to build an orphanage for negro children on land he had bought in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. El relato que Arnold Dallimore hace del casamiento de George Whitefield con Elizabeth James, nos presenta cierta desconexión emocional por parte de Whitefield, al menos en un comienzo. WHITEFIELD, GEORGE (1714–1770), evangelist and leader of Calvinistic methodists, sixth son and youngest child of Thomas Whitefield (d. 27 Dec. 1716, aged 34), by his wife, Elizabeth Edwards (d. December 1751), was born at the Bell Inn, Gloucester, on 16 Dec. 1714. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Underlying this was his conviction that genuine religion "engaged the heart, not just the head".[80]. It is estimated that throughout his life, he preached more than 18,000 formal sermons, of which 78 have been published. Failed to delete memorial. Background • Born in Gloucester on December 27, 1714 ... Elizabeth James – Unfortunately, Mrs. James was in love with Harris! [20][21], He preached nearly every day for months to large crowds of sometimes several thousand people as he traveled throughout the colonies, especially New England. Elizabeth gave birth to their only child in 1743, but the baby boy died only four months later. Mr. George Whitefield in 1770. "[26], To Whitefield "the gospel message was so critically important that he felt compelled to use all earthly means to get the word out. His exuberant and "too apostolical" language were criticised; his journals were no longer published after 1741. Wintered in Georgia, then traveled to New England where he died. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. [35] Whitefield was at first conflicted about slaves. [84][85] James Hutton then published a version with Whitefield's approval. what fervour on his cheek! [79], In the First Great Awakening, rather than listening demurely to preachers, people groaned and roared in enthusiastic emotion. ", "Perhaps he was the greatest evangelical preacher that the world has ever seen.". [33][34] However, defenses of slavery were common among 18th-century Protestants, especially missionaries who used the institution to emphasize God's providence. [28], Whitefield sought to influence the colonies after he returned to England from his 1740 tour in America. GEORGE DENNIS WHITEFIELD, 1817 - 1896 GEORGE DENNIS WHITEFIELD … stepson. Enjoy the best George Whitefield quotes and picture quotes! Try again. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Charles Wesley composed a hymn in 1739, "Hark, how all the welkin rings". 1742 Itinerated in England and traveled extensively in Scotland. His wife believed that she had been "but a load and burden" to him. Eleanor Roosevelt. Traveled east coast. [55] In addition to his work in North America and England, he made 15 journeys to Scotland—most famously to the "Preaching Braes" of Cambuslang in 1742—two journeys to Ireland, and one each to Bermuda, Gibraltar, and the Netherlands. Seward acted as Whitefield's "fund-raiser, business co-ordinator, and publicist". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. His methods were controversial and he engaged in numerous debates and disputes with other clergymen. From 1738 to 1741, Whitefield issued seven Journals. The enthralled woman in the foreground may represent Whitefield's future wife, Elizabeth James. × [43], Benjamin Franklin attended a revival meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was greatly impressed with Whitefield's ability to deliver a message to such a large group. Lawson, p. 3. [93] When the act by the Georgia General Assembly was written to create the county, the "e" was omitted from the spelling of the name to reflect the pronunciation of the name.[94]. New divinity schools opened to challenge the hegemony of Yale and Harvard; personal experience became more important than formal education for preachers. Add to your scrapbook. More detailed information on this portrait is available in a National Portrait Gallery collection catalogue, John Kerslake's Early Georgian Portraits (1977, out of print). In August 1768, Elizabeth Whitefield … Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In 1756, a vigorously edited version of his journals and autobiographical accounts was published. [87][88] Whitefield was "profoundly image-conscious". This criticism was in part evoked by Whitefield's criticism of "their education and Christian commitment" in his Journal of 1741. Whitefield’s place in American history" (Christianity Today, 17 December 2014). Robert Walsh, Eliakim Littell, John Jay Smith, editors, "The Works of George Whitefield Journals", "George Whitefield: Sensational Evangelist of Britain and America", "What Should We Think of Evangelism and Calvinism? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. George Whitefield was born to James Whitefield and Elizabeth. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. When listening to Whitefield preaching from the Philadelphia court house, Franklin walked away towards his shop in Market Street until he could no longer hear Whitefield distinctly—Whitefield could be heard over 500 feet. These sermons were included in a 19th-century volume, Sermons on Important Subjects, along with the "approved" sermons from the Works. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. [39], Black slaves were permitted to live in Georgia in 1751. When he returned to America for his third tour in 1745, he was better known than when he had left. He was the seventh and last child of Thomas and Elizabeth Edwards Whitefield, who were inn keepers. Whitefield saw this opposition as "a conspiracy" against him. [36] The contention that Whitefield supported slavery comes from a single author Stephen Stein, who attributes anonymous documents to secret authorship of Whitefield. The baby died at four months old.[59]. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Even on February 8, 1744, when George's 4-month-old son died, it did not stop his preaching. "[74], When Whitefield preached in a dissenting church and "the congregation's response was dismal," he ascribed the response to "the people's being hardened" as were "Pharaoh and the Egyptians" in the Bible. An Anglican evangelist and the leader of Calvinistic Methodists, he was the most popular preacher of the Evangelical Revival in Great Britain and the Great Awakening in America. "A Brief History of St. Philip's Church", Charleston, SC. In his preaching, Whitefield used a number of rhetorical ploys that were characteristic of theater, an artistic medium largely unknown in colonial America. Tal y como leemos en la recomendación de Sinclair Ferguson de este libro, el estudio del Dr. Dallimore en dos volúmenes que se resume en esta edición de la […] Such concepts and habits formed a necessary foundation for the American Revolution. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. George Whitefield was probably the most famous religious figure of the eighteenth century. [57], He went to the Georgia Colony in 1738 following John Wesley's departure, to serve as a colonial chaplain at Savannah. Stout 1991 refers to him as a "divine dramatist" and ascribes his success to the theatrical sermons which laid foundations to a new form of pulpit oratory. Whitefield was a preacher capable of commanding thousands on two continents through the sheer power of his oratory. Whitefield welcomed opposition because as he said, "the more I am opposed, the more joy I feel". Allowing two square feet per person he computed that Whitefield could be heard by over 30,000 people in the open air.[44][45]. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. 260–263 summarizes Whitefield's legacy. [check quotation syntax] [58], "I believe it is God's will that I should marry", George Whitefield wrote to a friend in 1740. Hammond, Geordan and Jones, David Ceri(eds). Year should not be greater than current year. Whitefield refused to discuss Edwards' misgivings with him. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. From a young age, he had a passion […] Many of Selina's chapels were built in the English and Welsh counties. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. [51], Whitefield is remembered as one of the first to preach to slaves. Later, Edwards delivered a series of sermons containing but "thinly veiled critiques" of Whitefield's preaching, "warning against over-dependence upon a preacher's eloquence and fervency". He increased the number of the black children at his orphanage, using his preaching to raise money to house them. [29], Much of Whitefield's publicity was the work of William Seward, a wealthy layman who accompanied Whitefield. [39] Upon his death, Whitefield left everything in the orphanage to the Countess of Huntingdon. He confessed that in "many things" he had "judged and acted wrong" and had "been too bitter in my zeal". She was born Feb. 16, 1819 and died July 21, 1902 in Ellis County. There was an error deleting this problem. Newspapers called him the “marvel of the age.” Whitefield was a preacher capable of commanding thousands on two continents through the sheer power of his oratory. [4], In 1740, Whitefield had attacked John Tillotson and Richard Allestree's The Whole Duty of Man. When Joseph Trapp criticized Whitefield's Journals, Whitefield retorted that Trapp was "no Christian but a servant of Satan". [68]:139, Many New Englanders claimed that Whitefield destroyed "New England's orderly parish system, communities, and even families". [check quotation syntax] He also arranged to have his sermons published. [18] On 25 March 1740, construction began. At the end of the 19th century the Chapel needed restoration and all those interred there, except Augustus Toplady, were moved to Chingford Mount cemetery in north London. Whitefield preached to the "Rodborough congregation" - a gathering of 10,000 people - at a place now known as "Whitefield's tump. [19], Having raised the money by his preaching, Whitefield "insisted on sole control of the orphanage". ... Philip James Bailey. George Whitefield married Elizabeth James, and became a American cleric. George Whitefield (1714-1770) Called to Awaken Souls. Letitia Elizabeth Landon. When they demanded and Whitefield refused that he preach only in their churches, they attacked him as a " sorcerer" and a "vain-glorious, self-seeking, puffed-up creature". [4] After Whitefield preached in Charlestown, a local newspaper article attacked him as "blasphemous, uncharitable, and unreasonable. [4] The Bethesda Orphanage and his preaching comprised the "two-fold task" that occupied the rest of his life. ). 16 December] 1714 – 30 September 1770), also known as George Whitfield, was an Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement.. Born in Gloucester, he matriculated at Pembroke College at the University of Oxford in 1732. [4], In 1740, Jonathan Edwards invited Whitefield to preach in his church in Northampton. They were married there on November 14, 1741, and on October 4, 1743, one son was born, named John, who died at … A statue of George Whitefield is located in the Dormitory Quadrangle, standing in front of the Morris and Bodine sections of the present Ware College House on the University of Pennsylvania campus. George Whitefield (/ˈwɪtfiːld/; 27 December [O.S. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Granted free tuition, he acted as a servant to Fellows and Fellow-commoners; duties including teaching them in the morning, helping them bathe, cleaning their rooms, carrying their books, and assisting them with work. Ten-sions started to ease between Whitefield and the Wesleys. George Whitefield: Sensational Evangelist of Britain and America. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. – Nevertheless, she accepted Whitefield’s proposal and they were married Nov. 14, 1741. Editorial Peregrino. GREAT NEWS! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Whitefield was born on December 27, 1714 in Gloucester, England. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. It is a prevailing misconception that Whitefield was not primarily an organizer like Wesley. He immediately began preaching, but he did not settle as the minister of any parish. [4] [61], In 1743 after four miscarriages, Elizabeth had bore the couple's only child, a son. December 16] 1714 – September 30, 1770), also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican preacher who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain, and especially in the British North American colonies. [4] He refused to give the Trustees a financial accounting. Born Dec. 16, 1714, George Whitefield was the youngest son of Thomas Whitefield, the proprietor of the Bell Inn, at the time the finest hotel in Gloucester, England. George Whitefield, together with John Wesley and Charles Wesley, founded the Methodist movement. Established Bethesda Orphan House. Drag images here or select from your computer for Elizabeth Burnell James Whitefield memorial. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This was reprinted with additional material in 1960 by the Banner of Truth Trust. Siervo de Dios en el Gran Avivamiento del siglo XVIII. Later he returned to London to continue his empowered speaking. Joseph Trapp called the Journals "blasphemous" and accused Whitefield of being "besotted either with pride or madness". [4], Whitefield chastised other clergy for teaching only "the shell and shadow of religion" because they did not hold the necessity of a new birth, without which a person would be "thrust down into Hell". He believed that they were human, and was angered that they were treated as "subordinate Creatures". "[40] Whitefield now argued a scriptural justification for black residency as slaves. Sourced quotations by the English Theologian George Whitefield (1714 — 1770) about god, christ and jesus. 5 A SHORT ACCOUNT OF GOD’s Dealings With the ReveRend Mr. GeorGe Whitefield, A.B. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Cornelius Winter, who for a time lived with the Whitefields, observed that Whitefield "was not happy in his wife". Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? George Whitefield. late of Pembroke-College, Oxford; and Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon", "George Whitefield's Bethesda: the Orphanage, the College, and the Library", Diane Severance and Dan Graves, "Whitefield's Bethesda Orphanage", "Welcome to Moravian Historical Society, Your family's place to discover history", "Slaveholding Evangelist: Whitefield's Troubling Mix of Views", "George Whitefield's troubled relationship to race and slavery", "On the Death of the Rev. Elizabeth Burnell James Whitefield 1704 – 1768 ... a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for George Whitefield (16 Dec 1714–30 Sep 1770), Find a Grave Memorial no. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Failed to report flower. [47] Looking beyond their public images, one finds a common charity, humility, and ethical sense embedded in the character of each man. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. [4], In the open air in Dublin, Ireland (1757), Whitefield condemned Roman Catholicism, inciting an attack by "hundreds and hundreds of papists" who cursed and wounded him severely and smashed his portable pulpit. “BEHOLD, what fire is in his eye! It was also his hope for their adoption and for their eternal salvation. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. "Whitefield was the most influential Anglo-American evangelical leader of the eighteenth century. In 1740, Whitefield traveled to North America, where he preached a series of revivals that became part of the "Great Awakening". 123 ... Lady Elizabeth Hastings. John moved to Tennessee where he married Emilia Matilda Harper, daughter of George Harper. Franklin had previously dismissed as exaggeration reports of Whitefield preaching to crowds of the order of tens of thousands in England. He decided this would be his life's work. [53] Phillis Wheatley wrote a poem in his memory after he died, while she was still a slave. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? / By George Whitefield, M.A. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Whitefield acted as chaplain to Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, and some of his followers joined the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, whose chapels were built by Selina, where a form of Calvinistic Methodism similar to Whitefield's was taught. Failed to remove flower. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This now is the Whitefield House in the center of the Moravian settlement of Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Sixth voyage to America. He would often preach and attend public events during his travels, which served to further spread his message. James Towler Whitfield, Jr. These were disowned by Whitefield and Gillies, who tried to buy all copies and pulp them. [86], Whitefield prepared a new installment in 1744–45, but it was not published until 1938. 123 The Revision. Methodist leader Whitefield was a major force in the development of Methodism and the widespread evangelical revival of the early eighteenth century. Kidd 2014, pp. [49] These letters document the creation of an orphanage for boys named the Charity School. He published several of Whitefield's tracts and was impressed by Whitefield's ability to preach and speak with clarity and enthusiasm to crowds. George Whitefield was born on 16 December 1714 (27 December 1714 on our current calendar)6 in the city of Gloucester at the Bell Inn, Southgate Street, near the central crossroads. [9], In 1738 he went to Savannah, Georgia, in the American colonies, as parish priest of Christ Church. He went to the colony of Georgia and preached the gospel. [4] At an early age, he found that he had a passion and talent for acting in the theatre, a passion that he would carry on with the very theatrical re-enactments of Bible stories he told during his sermons. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He now said that he "highly esteemed bishops of the Church of England because of their sacred character". [4], In 1740, Whitefield published attacks on "the works of two of Anglicanism's revered seventeenth-century authors". In response, clergy called Whitefield one of "the young quacks in divinity" who are "breaking the peace and unity" of the church. Whitefield was humble before the Countess saying that he cried when he was "thinking of your Ladyship's condescending to patronize such a dead dog as I am". Whitefield and James Hervey. "Stones and dead cats" were thrown at him. 139 Whitefield and Hume. George Whitefield, 1714–1770. He also attacked Richard Allestree's The Whole Duty of Man, one of Anglicanism's most popular spiritual tracts. He was an excellent orator as well, strong in voice and adept at extemporaneity. While in Georgia, Whitefield served as minister for an orphanage and traveled extensively throughout both North America and Britain in an effort to raise money for the organization. There he joined the "Holy Club" and was introduced to the Wesley brothers, John and Charles, with whom he would work closely in his later ministry. John Whitfield. [1], Whitefield preached his first sermon at St Mary de Crypt Church[2] in his home town of Gloucester, a week after his ordination. Wesley replied that Whitefield's attacks were "treacherous" and that Whitefield had made himself "odious and contemptible". Home Whitefield's "Abraham Offering His Son Isaac" is an example of a sermon whose whole structure resembles a theatrical play. [4], During Whitefield's 1744–1748 visit to America, ten critical pamphlets were published, two by officials of Harvard and Yale. Peter Choi, "Revivalist, Pop Idol, and Revolutionary Too? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [31] [15][16], In 1739, Whitefield returned to England to raise funds to establish the Bethesda Orphanage, now the Bethesda Academy. 1770", "A Mere Civil Friendship: Franklin and Whitefield", "Letter to George Whitefield; Philadelphia, June 17, 1753", https://penntoday.upenn.edu/announcements/penn-announces-plans-remove-statue-george-whitefield-and-forms-working-group-study?fbclid=IwAR0d8C7rjZ-fD58PzEGIMaGXcdS0LvFJ69_F5Snl-FTqJ58_kfI03JyrGMA, "The Life of George Whitefield: A Timeline 1714–1770". [3], Whitefield was born on 27 December [O.S. stepson. George Whitefield—A man who (knowingly) married an unattractive woman September 27, 2011 Throughout the next few weeks, this blog will examine certain “snapshots” of George Whitefield, which I hope will bring a deeper appreciation for this servant and a … At the suggestion of friends he preached to the miners of Kingswood, outside Bristol, in the open air. Letters exchanged between Franklin and Whitefield can be found at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Born in Gloucester, he matriculated at Pembroke College at the University of Oxford in 1732. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. stepson. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Managed by: ... Elizabeth Whitefield (born Robertson) in MyHeritage family trees (Whitfield Web Site) ... George Whitfield. He employed print systematically, sending advance men to put up broadsides and distribute handbills announcing his sermons. And in 1749, Franklin chose the Whitefield meeting house, with its Charity School, to be purchased as the site of the newly-formed Academy of Philadelphia which opened in 1751, followed in 1755 with the College of Philadelphia, both the predecessors of the University of Pennsylvania. On November 14, 1741, he married a widow named Elizabeth James. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thus, "her death set his mind much at liberty". Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. That At least once Whitefield had his followers burn the tract "with great Detestation".[4]. They had been taken down in shorthand, but Whitefield said that they made him say nonsense on occasion. He wrote, "I think God has a Quarrel with you for your Abuse of and Cruelty to the poor Negroes. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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