The death of John Wesley

 

It was on  this date in 1791 that John Wesley died.  He was born on the 28th of June 1703. He was the son of Rev. Samuel and Susannah Annesley Wesley,  The elder Wesley was rector of Epworth church, northwest of Lincoln.  Together the Wesleys had nineteen children, nine of which survived  beyond infancy.  John -- along with his siblings -- were initially educated by his parents.

John Wesley was a scholar, author, priest, publisher and principal organizer of what became The Methodist Church.  Details of his life can be found here.

Wesley died surrounded by friends and Methodist leaders.  His last words were, "Best of all, God is with us."