When was it published?

October 13, 1770 in The Massachusetts Spy

Foreign News October 13, 1770

The Massachusetts Spy

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Whitefield, Rev. Mr. Whitefield

Q: What keywords are associated?

Whitefield, America, Preaching, Clergy Invitations, Religious Ministration, Crowded Congregations

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Letters from Rev. Mr. Whitefield in America were read at his Tottenham Court Road chapel on August 10, detailing his warm reception, invitations to preach from clergy of all denominations, daily preaching to crowds, and a year's schedule ahead, with all ranks eager to attend.

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August 10. Tuesday evening were read at the Rev. Mr. Whitefield's chapel at Tottenham Court Road, several letters from that Gentleman, and a great number to him; but many were obliged to be deferred for want of time.

On Mr. Whitefield's arrival in America, he received letters of congratulation from the more respectable persons of every denomination.

These were followed by an epistolary correspondence, and pressing invitations, as well from the most eminent clergy and others of the established church, as pastors of all sects, without exception, to visit and preach at their respective churches and cures; all which it was his intention to comply with: to his utmost.

Mr. Whitefield had unweariedly preached every day since he disembarked, in various parts of that country, to crowded congregations.

The daily exercise of his function, in the different places he has been importuned to perform, will employ a whole year from this time.

All ranks and degrees of persons are anxious to attend this Rev. Gentleman's ministration, and join in paying him every mark of their affectionate esteem.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Whitefield America Preaching Clergy Invitations Religious Ministration Crowded Congregations

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Whitefield Rev. Mr. Whitefield

Where did it happen?

America

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

America

Key Persons

Mr. Whitefield Rev. Mr. Whitefield

Outcome

received letters of congratulation and pressing invitations to preach from eminent clergy and pastors of all sects; intends to comply fully; will preach daily for a whole year to anxious crowds of all ranks.

Event Details

On arrival in America, Mr. Whitefield received congratulations from respectable persons of every denomination, followed by correspondence and invitations from established church clergy and other sects to preach at their churches. He has preached every day since disembarking to crowded congregations in various parts and plans to continue for a year.