The Life of John Dagley: Including His Conversion and Call to the Ministry

John Dagley

ISBN 10: 1332607527 / ISBN 13: 9781332607525

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an absorbing memoir of a young man's spiritual awakening and his transformation into a preacher during the Wesleyan revival. As a young man, the author was indifferent to religion and engaged in frivolous pursuits. However, a series of intense religious experiences led him to renounce his former life and embrace Christianity. He began reading the Bible, attending church, and sharing his newfound faith with others. This memoir is a valuable historical document that provides first-hand insights into the social and religious life of 18th-century England and sheds light on the transformative power of religious belief. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life of John Dagley: Including His Conversion and Call to the Ministry
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332607527
• ISBN 13: 9781332607525
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Discover a heartfelt journey from doubt to conviction in a a mid-19th-century religious memoir. This devotional biography follows John Dagley as he shares his conversion, calling to the ministry, and the early steps of a life devoted to faith.

This edition presents a candid, first-person account of growing up in a humble family, grappling with sin, and finding a calling to preach. It offers a window into the challenges and small turning points that shaped a early Victorian preacher and his community.

• Relatable scenes of struggle, doubt, and personal transformation.


• Plain-spoken reflections on faith, repentance, and the call to ministry.


• A historical glimpse into church life, preaching, and religious practice of the era.


• Direct, unvarnished storytelling that centers on growth and commitment.

Ideal for readers interested in historical religious biographies, personal conversion stories, and the roots of ministry in a grass-roots setting.