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The sad story of Methodist founder John Wesley's marriage
Christian Today staff writer
May 24th marks the day an Anglican priest named John Wesley had a spiritual experience that changed his life, and arguably transformed the church. It's a truly 'heart-warming' day that celebrates the power of conversion and Wesley's fervent Methodist legacy, but many don't know a more sombre side to Wesley's life: his tense and allegedly violent relationship with his wife.
The day is also known as Aldersgate Day, named after the part of London where Wesley had his strange spiritual experience. An Anglican minister, Wesley was a fervent priest but had increasingly been overcome by melancholy and doubt.
On the morning of May 24, 1738, he opened his Bible to read the words: 'There are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, even that ye should be partakers of the divine nature.' Later that day he attended a church service in Aldersagte, where he heard a reading from Reformer Martin Who is pastor howard-john wesley wife esley wife dies!