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Missionary appeals and legal actions cited in early 19th century letters
A missionary writes of yearly support, sacrifice, and urging stable ministers for a new work amid anti Catholic opposition. The letter praises divine aid and readiness to send more brothers. It follows with law proceedings in Kent where Methodists faced riotous opposition and were defended in court as Garrow argues against persecution and for religious tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoubdt
Jesu
William Case
Wye
Kent
Robarts
Canterbury
King’s Bench
Methodists
Mr. Wesey
Garrow