Whitefield's words
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Whitefield's words
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 19 Jun 2013
George Whitefield (1714-70) was Gloucester's famous preacher whose belief in Methodism helped cause the Great Awakening. His work took him all over Britain and America, where he is still commemorated. In 1870 the Countess of Huntingdon's flock bought land here, costing some £3,700, to establish a church in his name. It was opened on 7th May 1872 and the stonemason R.J. Boulton of Cheltenham created this bas relief of Whitefield addressing the people; the inscription reads: "The Love of Jesus Christ Constrains Me to lift up my Voice like a Trumpet" See Image] for more.
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