History Of Methodist Reform, Volume I - Media Sabda Org
History Of Methodist Reform, Volume I - Media Sabda Org History Of Methodist Reform, Volume I - Media Sabda Org
ENDNOTES 1 Lednum, p.111. Atkinson's "History," 1896, p.430, differs slightly and is in detail, omitting King. 2 Asbury's "Journal," Vol. I. p.80. 3 "History," Vol. I. p.161. 4 Bangs, in his "History," Vol. I. pp. 86, 87, and 115, 116, is outspoken as to the differences between Rankin and Asbury, though he assumes ignorance as to the cause. He says that Asbury records in his Journal that the Conference of 1773 adjourned "with great harmony and sweetness of temper"; that the record as to the good temper was made with a view to show that, notwithstanding some difficulties had occurred between Rankin and Asbury, they were not of that serious nature which went to interrupt the harmony of their counsels. To a difference of judgment between them, Mr. Asbury alludes in several places, by which it appears that in his opinion Mr. Rankin assumed too much authority over the preachers and people . . . These things laid the foundation of those complaints against Asbury which were transmitted to Mr. Wesley, and afterward became the cause of much of that uneasiness which will be noticed hereafter." The after notice is to this effect "We have already alluded to a dissatisfaction expressed by Mr. Asbury of the spirit and conduct of Mr. Rankin; and it is certain from sundry notices in his Journal that he suspected strongly that Mr. Rankin had misrepresented him to Mr. Wesley." What the subject of difference was precisely is not known, but it is manifest from the following extract of a letter from Mr. Wesley to Mr. Rankin that the suspicions of Mr. Asbury were well founded. In this letter, which is dated May 4, 1775, he says: "I doubt not that Brother Asbury and you will part friends. I shall hope to see him at the Conference. He is quite an upright man. I apprehend he will go through his work more cheerfully when he is within a little distance from me." In a letter of July 28, 1775, occur the following words, "I rejoice over honest Francis Asbury, and hope that he will no more enter into temptation." Bangs concludes, "Hence we are confirmed in the opinion before expressed that either Mr. Rankin or some one else, probably from jealousy of the growing reputation of Mr. Asbury, had written to his disadvantage, and had even advised Mr. Wesley to call him home." It is clear from Wesley's letter that he had really made up his mind to recall Asbury on the representations made to him, but between May and July he changed his mind. In the light of future events it is well that he did change his mind, for it would have precipitated a development of the fact that Asbury did not purpose to be controlled by any authority in the world. Thus enough clear proof is presented of the truth of the allegations and surmises in the case. 5 "History," Vol. I. p.164. 6 "The Doctor refers to church government, not to doctrines contrary to the Church of England; which he held to be Arminian. 2d. He intimates that the 'numerous societies in America' preferred a presbyterian form of government to an episcopal one. 3d. That to prevent the societies from becoming a regular Presbyterian Church, he and Mr. Wesley took the steps they did." (How far Mr. Wesley was in reality concerned will be seen in this work.) "And 4th. From the whole we infer that
the episcopal form of church government was not such as the people would have adopted, if it had been submitted to their choice, but in consequence of certain measures, it was imposed upon them contrary to their inclination, and without their consent." The writer also observes that the probable reason Dr. Coke does not name Asbury as a factor in the case is that he was unknown to the Bishop of London, and therefore could have had no weight in his Statements. See McCaine's "History and Mystery," p.31. 7 Stevens is of opinion that without the system of Asbury, as it was reinforced by the discipline and views of Rankin and supported by Wesley's precedent in England, disintegrating results would have followed. He says, "Without them it seems probable that it [Methodism] would have adopted a settled pastorate, and become blended with the Anglican Church of the colonies, or, like the fruits of Whitefield's labors, been absorbed in the general Protestantism of the country." See his "History," Vol. I. p.161. 8 Bangs' "History," Vol. I. pp. 90-155. A series of letters. 9 "Reminiscences of Rev. Henry Boehm." 12mo. Book Concern, New York, 1866. These are invaluable to the historian, bating a few errors of date, and personal conclusions. He traveled forty thousand miles with Asbury, was one of his executors, and lived to be a centenarian. The reminiscences are siftings from his Journal of two thousand pages and personal recollections as made to Rev. Dr. Wakeley. 10 See foot-note to p.265, Stevens' "History," Vol. I. 11 Baltimore Christian Advocate, Dr. T. E. Bond, Jr., editor. *************************************
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the episcopal form of church government was not such as the people would have adopted, if it had<br />
been submitted to their choice, but in consequence of certain measures, it was imposed upon them<br />
contrary to their inclination, and without their consent." The writer also observes that the probable<br />
reason Dr. Coke does not name Asbury as a factor in the case is that he was unknown to the Bishop<br />
of London, and therefore could have had no weight in his Statements. See McCaine's "<strong>History</strong> and<br />
Mystery," p.31.<br />
7 Stevens is of opinion that without the system of Asbury, as it was reinforced by the discipline and<br />
views of Rankin and supported by Wesley's precedent in England, disintegrating results would have<br />
followed. He says, "Without them it seems probable that it [Methodism] would have adopted a<br />
settled pastorate, and become blended with the Anglican Church of the colonies, or, like the fruits<br />
of Whitefield's labors, been absorbed in the general Protestantism of the country." See his "<strong>History</strong>,"<br />
Vol. I. p.161.<br />
8 Bangs' "<strong>History</strong>," Vol. I. pp. 90-155. A series of letters.<br />
9 "Reminiscences of Rev. Henry Boehm." 12mo. Book Concern, New York, 1866. These are<br />
invaluable to the historian, bating a few errors of date, and personal conclusions. He traveled forty<br />
thousand miles with Asbury, was one of his executors, and lived to be a centenarian. The<br />
reminiscences are siftings from his Journal of two thousand pages and personal recollections as made<br />
to Rev. Dr. Wakeley.<br />
10 See foot-note to p.265, Stevens' "<strong>History</strong>," Vol. I.<br />
11 Baltimore Christian Advocate, Dr. T. E. Bond, Jr., editor.<br />
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