Society Meetings In Wesleyan Methodism (1874)

By Joseph Portrey

Book Overview

Society Meetings in Wesleyan Methodism, first published in 1874, is a historical account of the practice of society meetings within the Methodist Church. Written by Joseph Portrey, a prominent Wesleyan Methodist preacher and writer, the book provides a detailed description of the structure, purpose, and significance of society meetings in the 18th and 19th centuries.The book begins by tracing the origins of society meetings, which were established by John Wesley as a means of providing spiritual guidance and support to members of the Methodist movement. Portrey then goes on to describe the format of society meetings, which typically involved prayer, hymn singing, Bible study, and personal testimony.Throughout the book, Portrey emphasizes the importance of society meetings in fostering a sense of community and accountability among Methodist members. He also discusses the role of society meetings in promoting evangelism and social justice, particularly in the context of the abolitionist movement.Overall, Society Meetings in Wesleyan Methodism provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and practice of one of the most important institutions within the Methodist Church. It is a valuable resource for scholars of religious history and for anyone interested in the development of Christian spirituality and community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165478722
• ISBN13: 9781165478729
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"