George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America

"George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America" by Joseph Belcher is a 19th-century biography that tells the story of George Whitefield, an important preacher in America and England during the 1700s, and it underlines how his message sparked religious enthusiasm in America. The book begins by describing the dreary spiritual state of England in the early 1700s, a time when empty rituals replaced true belief, and we learn about Whitefield’s early days in Gloucester and his journey through Oxford, including his battles with faith and behavior. The biography shares details about his ordination and early sermons, hinting at his future impact as a powerful speaker who would spread Christian teachings during a time of skepticism.