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Toplady, Augustus Montague

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Matt Price

Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) was born in Surrey, England to an affluent family. He visited Ireland at the age of 16 and converted to Christianity at a service held in a barn – an experience he considered both ironic and providential since he had felt no spiritual yearnings at the grand cathedral his family attended.

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Perronet, Edward

November 18, 2020 by Matt Price

Edward Perronet (1726-1792), an Independent English clergyman, was the son of Vincent Perronet, vicar of Shoreham, who was a friend and supporter of the Wesleys.

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Clarke, Adam

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020 by Matt Price

Adam Clarke (c. 1762-1832) was a Methodist minister, commentator, and theologian. He was born in Ireland and, after receiving a very limited education, was apprenticed to a linen manufacturer.

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Sunday Worship in United Methodist Churches

February 23, 2021November 2, 2020 by Hoyt L. Hickman

The United Methodist Church has a complex heritage that has predisposed it toward an eclectic style of worship and given it an openness to influences from many Christian traditions and contemporary worship renewal movements.

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