The book reveals that Whitefield was both a great man of prayer,
and a voracious reader. For instance, he acknowledges Matthew Henry
s Commentary, Alleine s Alarm, A Call to the Unconverted, A Serious
Call to a Devout and Holy Life, among the many classics that he fed
upon and found both soul-stirring and soul-satisfying. In his
personal life, he very much reminds one of Jonathan Edwards, being
so dedicated in all his activities. In fact, all his hours were
assigned in this way: ''I . . . generally divided the day into
three parts eight hours for study and retirement, eight hours for
sleep and meals, and eight hours for reading prayers, catechizing
and visiting the parish.'' (p. 41). The Second Journal covered May
1738 to November 1738. This is the first journal that he consented
to be printed. He arrived in Georgia on May 17, 1738 He then gives
various experiences, sometimes day by day, sometimes a week or more
between. The Third Journal covers December, 1738 through June,
1739, when he returned to London. He spoke to huge crowds. He
preached almost constantly, and often from morning to midnight he
was either preaching or witnessing personally. People almost hung
on the rafters to hear him. Throughout this book you will see
demonstrated the Scriptures in action. He breathed spirituality in
his every appearance, private or public. At this time he was yet
but 24 years of age. Such a life, some may say, is not for them. So
prone are we to think that some of our hours and thoughts are our
own. Whatever one s progress in holiness may be, the reader of
these journals may be sure that much of Whitefield s spirit will
greatly profit his or her soul. After all, how many opportunities
does one have to look into the heart and soul of such a committed
servant of God. Get it. It may be but a personal account, but it is
sure to be of great value to any Christian. Whitefield (1714-1770)
is the justly famous evangelist of the eighteenth century. He wrote
his first rather full autobiographical account while on board ship
in 1736. The balance of the book chronicles his travels as an
evangelist through 1756.Despite the well-known differences in
doctrine between Whitefield and John Wesley (which resulted at last
in his famous letter to that one), he counted both John and Charles
Wesley as dear friends. 332 pages, hard cover
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