History of the methodist episcopal church:

This is the final book in the four volume series from Nathan Bangs' history of the Methodist Church. Bangs is considered by many to be one of the foremost historians in modern times, and his portrayal of church history is among the best ever written. From the author's preface: The following history has been compiled from Wesley's Works, the British and American Minutes of Conferences, Moore's and Watson's Life of the Wesleys, Asbury's Journal, Lee's History of the Methodists, the Life of Dr. Coke, Lee's and Garrettson's Memoirs, Abbott's Life, from historical notices and anecdotes of Methodism found in the Arminian and Methodist Magazines, the Methodist Magazine and Quarterly Review, the Christian Advocate and Journal, together with such original anecdotes and historical sketches as I have been able to collect from the lips of living persons. With a view to do justice to his character, I have made Bishop Asbury the principal hero of the narrative, borrowing freely from his journals whatever might tend to throw light upon the subject and to present fairly and fully the active part which he took in the erection of this spiritual building. He was the father of Methodism in this country, and, as such, deserves a conspicuous place in that temple which his own hands contributed so effectually to erect, that his sons in the gospel and successors in the ministry may look to him as an exemplar for their imitation, and be stimulated and strengthened in their work. Contents: PART 27: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 10 ? From the close of the General Conference of 1828 to the beginning of the General Conference of 1832 PART 28: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 11 ? The General Conference of 1832 PART 29: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 12 ? From the close of the General Conference of 1832 to the beginning of the General Conference of 1836 PART 30: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 13 ? The General Conference of 1836 PART 31: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 14 ? From the close of the General Conference of 1836 to the commencement of the General Conference of 1840 PART 32: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 15 ? The General Conference of 1840 PART 33: Volume IV, Book V, Chapter 16 ? Methodist Book Concern