William Bramwell

	William Bramwell William Bramwell ( – 13 August 1818) was an English Methodist itinerant preacher who led a successful Christian revival in Yorkshire. Early life Born in Elswick (near Preston), Lancashire, he was raised in a devout Anglican family. In pursuit of spiritual assurance, Bramwell first explored Roman Catholic devotions such as self-flagellation, before returning to the established Church of England and preparing for confirmation. Ministry In Preston, a friend persuaded Bramwell to attend a Methodist meeting, where he was converted by the evangelical preaching; he soon enrolled as a member of a Methodist society in 1780. An encounter with Methodism's founder, John Wesley, in 1781 left a deep impression on Bramwell, and he took up local preaching – he was committed to promoting the novel Wesleyan doctrine of entire sanctification. In 1785, Bramwell was admitted by Wesley into full-time ministry. He was stationed first in Liverpool for a brief period and then, successively, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Methodist Methodism, also called the Methodist movement, is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. George Whitefield and John's brother Charles Wesley were also significant early leaders in the movement. They were named ''Methodists'' for "the methodical way in which they carried out their Christian faith". Methodism originated as a revival movement within the 18th-century Church of England and became a separate denomination after Wesley's death. The movement spread throughout the British Empire, the United States, and beyond because of vigorous missionary work, today claiming approximately 80 million adherents worldwide. Wesleyan theology, which is upheld by the Methodist churches, focuses on sanctification and the transforming effect of faith on the character of a Christian. Distinguishing doctrines include the new birth, assurance, imparted righteousness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Liverpool Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. With a population of in 2019, it is the 10th largest English district by population and its metropolitan area is the fifth largest in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2.24 million. On the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, Liverpool historically lay within the ancient hundred of West Derby in the county of Lancashire. It became a borough in 1207, a city in 1880, and a county borough independent of the newly-created Lancashire County Council in 1889. Its growth as a major port was paralleled by the expansion of the city throughout the Industrial Revolution. Along with general cargo, freight, and raw materials such as coal and cotton, merchants were involved in the slave trade. In the 19th century, Liverpool was a major port of departure for English and Irish emigrants to North America. It was also home to both the Cunard and White Star Lines, and was the port of registry of the ocean li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]