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George Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741

Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
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A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.

Date Created
1741-12-28
Subject - Topic/Names
Preaching
Hymns
Pastoral theology
Church work
Wesley, John, 1703-1791
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
Harris, Howell, 1714-1773
Subject - Geographic
Bristol (England)
Subject - Time Period
Eighteenth century
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George Whitefield letter to Howell Harris, December 28, 1741
Date Created
1741-12-28
Description
A letter from George Whitefied to Howell Harris discussing Whitefield's preaching and the recent publication of a book of hymns by the Wesleys. Whitefield also advises Harris to be gentle and kind in his ministering, reminding him that their responsibility is to be shepherds to the flock, not wolves to worry the sheep.
Creator
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
Contributor
Harris, Howell, 1714-1773
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Preaching
Hymns
Pastoral theology
Church work
Wesley, John, 1703-1791
Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
Harris, Howell, 1714-1773
Subject - Geographic
Bristol (England)
Subject - Time Period
Eighteenth century
Extent/Dimensions
3 pages
Content Type
Text
Content Genre
correspondence
Related Material
Manuscript Collection No. 453
Source
George Whitefield letters
Sublocation
Box 1, Folder 4
Local Call Number
MSS 453
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The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Emory University
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Pitts Theology Library
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