George Whitefield: A Biography, with special reference to his labors in America

CHAPTER XIII.

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FIFTH VISIT TO AMERICA--RENEWED LABORS IN GREAT BRITAIN--TOTTENHAM COURT-ROAD CHAPEL.

1754-1763.

Whitefield's arrival and proceedings in Lisbon--Lands at Beaufort, S. C.--Voyage to New York--New Jersey--Interview with William Tennent--Accompanies President Burr to New England--Popularity at Boston--Correspondence with Habersham--Portsmouth--Rhode Island--Franklin's narrative of a drummer and Whitefield--Powerful address in Virginia-- Pleasant interview at Charleston--Embarks for England-- Arrival at New Haven--His feelings on arriving in England-- Labors at the Tabernacle--Love for America--Journey to Bristol, Gloucestershire, Norwich--Returns to London-- Reproof from Grimshawe--Serious illness--Earthquake at Lisbon--Tottenham Court-road Chapel--Conversion of Mr. Crane--Publication of "A short Address"--Personal character of Whitefield's preaching--His servant--Shuter--Violent persecution--Interference of government--Journey to Bristol--Lines on a chair--Journey to Kent, north of England, Scotland--Meeting at Leeds--Interview with the new governor of Georgia--Prosperity of Tottenham Court--Journey to Scotland--Ireland--Returns to London--Ill health--Anecdote-- Another visit to Scotland--Death of friends--Debts of Bethesda paid--Renewed visit to Scotland--Visit to Brighton--Foote's mimicry--Activity--Sails on his sixth voyage to America 350