The Life of the Rev. Freeborn Garrettson: Compiled From His Printed and Manuscript Journals, and Other Authentic Documents (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
From the journals and authentic documents of Freeborn Garrettson, this biography chronicles a life—and a movement—that helped shape American Methodism.
This edition compiles a faithful portrait of Garrettson, blending personal reflections with the public work that defined his era. The narrative is grounded in his own journals and the period’s historical context, offering a clear view of a lived religious commitment.
The text opens with a dedication and preface that frame a life spent in service to God, and traces the early roots of Methodism in America. It covers the rise of societies in New York and Maryland, the roles of Embury and Captain Webb, and the spread of faith through determined preaching and community building. Readers will encounter a record of devotion, struggle, and the kind of steadfast practice that influenced a nation.- A biographical account drawn from Garrettson’s journals and contemporaneous documents.
- Context for the beginnings of Methodism in America and its early leaders.
- A portrait of private practice and public labor, including dedication to family and faith.
- Dedication and Preface that set the tone for a life of religious commitment.
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1778-1862
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