Susanna wesley biography book

  • The life of Susanna Wesley () is both intriguing and illuminating to explore.
  • The fascinating story of Susanna Wesley, carefully documented, reveals an intelligent, strong-willed woman who suffered much in a male-dominated world.
  • This is the story of Susanna Wesley, mother of Charles and John Wesley, who were founders of the Methodist Church.

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    Susanna Wesley

    October 22,
    Over the years, I have often thought of Susanna Wesley was "one of those amazing Christians" from history, yet this book revealed how little I truly knew about her profound life. In all honesty, I expected to read this biography and sense a disconnect from her. Surely her life was too picturesque and more vastly sanctified than mine for me to relate to. As I read these pages, it was as though inom was viewing the most unique, heartbreaking, joyful, shocking motion picture. My heart swelled with compassion, empathy, pain, and rejoicing for dear Susanna. After finishing this biography, I cannot wait to meet this sister in Christ in heaven.

    Susanna endured much suffering and difficulty in her life. She was the 25th child of puritan Samuel Annesly--a famous theologian with a deep love for his family. Although she grew up in what could be described as a theologically solid family, Susanna and her husband Samuel both chose to be a part of the church of England. H

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    SUSANNA WESLEY by Charles Ludwig

    Devoted to her family, she passed her dreams on to her famous sons: John – who founded the Methodist movement, and Charles – who provided hymns of faith that still inspire us today.

     

    Mother of John and Charles

    Susanna, the twenty-fifth child in her family, prayed daily, "Dear God, guide me. Make my life count." But God's answer seemed to be "Wait." So Susanna waited. And in the meantime, she married the ung poet, Samuel Wesley.

      

    Life with Samuel took Susanna from her life-long home in London to a new home over a hundred miles to the north. Samuel was a minister, but life in the rectory was not easy. There was never enough money to feed and clothe the family properly. Twice their house burned. One king after another reigned on the throne of England. And Samuel spent years writing his commentary on the Book of Job.

      

    Through it all, Susanna devoted herself to her children - nineteen were born, but only nine

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    Susanna Wesley: Servant of God

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    This is the story of Susanna Wesley, mother of Charles and John Wesley, who were founders of the Methodist Church. She was a  bright, beautiful woman whose life was turbulent but whose faith never wavered.

    About the Author

    SANDY DENGLER is a free-lance writer who has written several articles and over 40 books for children and adults including historical fiction, biographies, and mysteries. Her latest books include The Wicked Step-Twister, The Comatose Cat, and The New Sugar Creek Gang series. She and her husband, William, live in Oklahoma and have two adult children.

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