@article{Campbell_2023, title={A Day in the Life of John Wesley: 2 April 1739}, volume={15}, url={https://methodistreview.org/index.php/mr/article/view/295}, abstractNote={<p>John Wesley has been depicted as a "man of action" based on the lively incidents reported in his published <em>Journal</em>. But his private diary and letters reveal a quieter and more introspective side to Wesley. This article examines John Wesley’s activities on 2 April 1739, the first day he preached in the open air without church authorization, and shows how his quieter activities prepared him for bolder actions. </p>}, journal={Methodist Review}, author={Campbell, Ted A.}, year={2023}, month={Jan.} }