
A Sermon preached before the Society for Reformation of Manners
1994/2536
1750-1800 / John Wesley / Methodism / Pamphlet / Paper / Printing & Publishing / Publication
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Printed by R.Hawes, London, 1778
Wesley preached this sermon before the Society for the Reformation of Manners on January 30, 1763 at the Chapel in West-Street, Seven-Dials.
The Society for the Reformation of Manners was founded in London in 1691 and its aims were the suppression of profanity, immorality and lewd activities; The Society was especially opposed to prostitution and brothels. Wesley chose to preach before The Society in Covent Garden, which was the hotbed of prostitution and vice at the time.
Printed by R.Hawes, London, 1778
Wesley preached this sermon before the Society for the Reformation of Manners on January 30, 1763 at the Chapel in West-Street, Seven-Dials.
The Society for the Reformation of Manners was founded in London in 1691 and its aims were the suppression of profanity, immorality and lewd activities; The Society was especially opposed to prostitution and brothels. Wesley chose to preach before The Society in Covent Garden, which was the hotbed of prostitution and vice at the time.