Fletcher of Madeley by Margaret Allen

"Fletcher of Madeley" by Margaret Allen is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of John Fletcher, a passionate clergyman renowned for his commitment to faith and his fervent desire to serve others. It provides insights into his upbringing, character, and the challenges he faced in ministry, particularly emphasizing his dedication to helping those in need within his parish. The opening of the book introduces readers to the early years of John Fletcher, highlighting formative moments from his childhood in a Swiss castle to his spiritual awakening through prayer. As a boy, Fletcher is depicted grappling with moral lessons from his nurse and developing a deep connection with God during his first prayers. The narrative weaves through significant episodes of his early life, including his studies, aspirations for military service, and eventual commitment to ministry, setting the stage for the challenges he would later face as the Vicar of Madeley. This foundational summary sets up an exploration of his work and spiritual journey, offering a blend of personal anecdotes and broader themes of devotion and social struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Allen, Margaret
Author of introduction, etc. Railton, George S. (George Scott), 1849-1913
Title Fletcher of Madeley
Note Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Curtis A. Weyant, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Fletcher, John, 1729-1785
Subject Methodists -- England -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 6160
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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