History of the M.E. Church, Vol. III - Media Sabda Org

CONGREGATIONAL AND LUTHERAN
The Congregational Quarterly (Boston) speaks of "Stevens' fascinating History of Methodism."
The researches of Dr. Stevens are exceedingly valuable, not only to the members of his own
denomination, but to all who are interested in ecclesiastical history; and the author deserves the
thanks of all the Churches in furnishing the public with so interesting and important a contribution.
-- ( Gettysburg) Evangelical Quarterly Review.
PRESBYTERIAN
Dr. Stevens is liberal as a Christian scholar, and aims at candid fairness in dealing with elements
that he would oppose. Hence his work will be studied by ministers and others who are not of his
denomination, but desire to be conversant with the literature and sentiment of the Church universal.
-- New York Observer.
We take leave of the book, congratulating our Methodist friends that their history has been so
carefully and attractively written. It has more than denominational interest. -- New York Evangelist.
The American Presbyterian and Theological Review speaks or it as "a well-compacted and
digested history," and adds, "Dr. Stevens continues his excellent work with the same
comprehensiveness, minuteness, and spirited delineation which marked the earlier volumes.
American Methodism is honored in and by its historian."
The Princeton Review says: "The author's elaborate History of Methodism has established his
reputation as a faithful and able historian. His writings have taken the place of authorities, and have
abiding importance for Christians of all denominations."
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL
We take up these new volumes wishing for the leeway of a Quarterly in which to find room for
the reflections that naturally arise at their very sight. The perusal of these initial volumes would flood
certain minds with light, and remove many a root of bitterness. -- Dr. Tyng, in (New York) Christian
Times.
Stevens is an excellent writer; he thinks clearly and writes strongly; he makes all of Methodism
that can be made of it, and the field is fruitful. His delineations are admirable. -- Am. Quart. Church
Review.
SECULAR AND LITERARY
The North American Quarterly (non-denominational) gives some nine or ten pages to the work,
and speaks of it as "deserving high praise an important contribution to the ecclesiastical history of
the United States."