Famous Instruments in History: Egyptian Harp from the Tomb of Ani

Blogger: Amber Lemus

Continuing our journey through history to find the most famous musical instruments, we come to ancient Egypt somewhere between 1,069-1,550 B.C. During the 18th Dynasty (or 19th by some sources), there lived a Theban Scribe by the name of Ani. He must have been a very rich and influential character, because his tomb is one of the most consequential finds from Ancient Egypt.

During archeological excavations of the city of Thebes, Egypt, they found the tomb of Ani with several legendary artifacts. Not much is known about the actual excavations, and many of the artifacts ended up being sold on illegal antiquities markets.

The most well-known artifact from Ani's tomb, is the Papyrus that was discovered there. It is considered the most complete "Book of Going Forth by Day" or the better-known title, "Book of the Dead" ever discovered. It contains the depiction that all of us imagine when we think of Egyptian art with Anubis weighing the heart of Ani. It is believed that Ani created this papyrus himself.

Papyrus of Ani
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The artifact we are interested in today is lesser known. It is a harp made of wood, inlaid with glazed ceramic and bone. It had a length of just over 3 feet, and a width of about 5 inches. This harp had only five strings, and the sound box was shaped as the head of a deity or ruler with a striped headdress and double crown. On the other end of the harp, it features a falcon head. Which was fairly common for this type of instrument. The upper neck of the harp had tuning pegs for the five strings.

The harp was the most important instrument in Ancient Egypt. It was often featured during banquets by male soloists, according to the depictions we find in tombs. Harps during this era usually had nine to twelve strings, making Ani's harp unique. Some harps in this era could be even taller than this one, reaching sometimes to the full height of the person playing it.

Harp of Ani's Tomb on display at the British Museum

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It is unclear if this harp was buried with Ani as an item of wealth or possessions, to ensure his comfort in the afterlife, or if it was a prized personal possession. If it were the latter, it would indicate that he probably played the instrument and enjoyed it immensely.

In 1976, this harp appeared in the third volume on musical instruments in the British Museum’s catalog of Egyptian Antiquities, written by the Egyptologist Robert David Anderson.

This beautiful harp currently resides at the British Museum in London.

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Two-time winner of the Christian Indie Award, Amber Lemus writes enthralling non-fiction for children and adults alike. She has a passion for travel, history, books and her Savior, so her writing is centered around faith, family and history.

She lives near the Ozarks in her "casita" with her prince charming. Between enjoying life as a new mom, and spinning stories out of soap bubbles, Amber loves to connect with readers and hang out on Goodreads with other bookish peoples.

Amber is a proud member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association. Visit her online at www.AmberLemus.com/ and download a FREE story by subscribing to her Newsletter!

Unexpected Legacies: Francine Rivers (The Last One)

Matthew J. Elliott

Imagine a world where a literary genre is filled with amazing examples of resilience and growth. Look for the profound messages struggling to connect with their audience. Embrace stories longing to find some way, not only to entertain, but to present a message readers can truly see. The struggle was real. There was a gaping hole that readers simply could not resonate with.

For a time, stories in the biblical fiction genre fit this description almost perfectly. Authors brought many ancient stories to life, but they lacked the depth that resonated with contemporary audiences. Masterpieces like “Ben-Hur” by Lew Wallace and “The Robe” by Loyd C. Douglass were limited. Then, Fracine Rivers came along and completely transformed the genre. She didn’t merely write best-selling books. She unexpectedly revived biblical fiction. This gave it a vibrant new look that resonated with readers and affected more people than she ever expected. 

Before Rivers came onto the scene, biblical narratives were brushed aside. They had limited visibility, and readers struggled to relate to biblical characters as human beings. Her talent for detailed research changed this, and their struggles found purpose. Each story she wrote is a thrilling adventure and reminds us of some of the most powerful messages of the Christian faith.

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When she released what many claim to be a groundbreaking series in “The Mark of the Lion”, it was a tremendous success. The 1990s had no clue what was about to unfold. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a world filled with Roman persecution, the books beautifully explored tales of courageous characters like Hadassah. Readers were no longer trying to be entertained by these historical events; they were immersed in a world that they could experience. They could see and relate to the challenges and sacrifices of these historical characters. 

There was an authenticity behind the people she wrote about that was rich with the history of Biblical Fiction readers loved. She took it to a whole new level where human vulnerability and divine grace spoke to our hearts. Beyond this, Rivers extended her reach with projects like “The Sons of Encouragement” collection. This is where I came onto the scene. As a Biblical Studies major in college, I became obsessed with understanding the people who were living during the biblical era. In a class on the book of Hebrews, I was tasked with defending that a man named Silas wrote the letter, and I had no clue how to do it. 

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When I found “The Scribe,” which focuses on that very thing, I was stunned. It was one of the most impactful stories I had ever read. For countless young readers, it was just one of the many that opened up an entirely new world. These stories showed the genre’s capacity for deep spiritual and emotional connection to characters I never believed I would understand further. 

So, you may wonder why I am writing this article rather than starting my new series. Well, it’s because as a biblical fiction writer, she was the first author I felt I could truly relate to with my desire to write unexpected stories. Her dedication to historical accuracy echoes my own. I never wanted to simply write the facts; I wanted to make an impact, and her stories showed me I could. The meticulous research that is needed to do this is not a simple thing to accomplish. In writing these stories, Rivers had to understand the cultural and social contexts of the ancient world with the knowledge of a historian and the passion of a novelist. It goes beyond the allegorical messages that many felt were being published until she came on the scene. 

Rivers took a shot and bravely confronted the cultural norm about the complexities of Biblical history, and was not afraid to be honest about who these people were, human. Just like us, they were inherently flawed; they struggled with doubt and temptation. These people endured profound struggle and loss, and bringing this to life was no effortless task. The raw emotions these characters experience showed me, and so many others, that faith isn’t flawless; it is a lifelong challenge that transforms us all. This authenticity changed biblical fiction forever. 

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Rivers’ most compelling impact was not in what she wrote or how she wrote it. It was her willingness to explore the more difficult aspects of humanity. The pain and suffering biblical characters experienced was real. She conveyed this beautifully. Readers in the world around her, myself included, were beginning to understand a deeper purpose to the stories we all grew up hearing. Her work inspired me to dig into the darker aspects of the human condition. Not to rationalize their pain, but to highlight God’s grace. Each story broke the boundaries they were tied down to. Her work shows that faith-based stories can be both spiritually uplifting and intellectually challenging.

The legacy of Francine Rivers is clear in the growing number of talented authors now telling interesting, biblical narratives. Each building on what writers like her laid the foundation for. Rivers didn’t just write books. She opened the door to a new era of biblical storytelling that is ever-changing. Today, those of us who continue her legacy strive to leave an enduring impact on all those who read our stories. 

Next month I will begin a new series entitled Echoes of Early Church Cities. It will focus on the history of cities from the New Testament and the impact they had on the world around them. If there is a particular city you are interested in learning more about, feel free to post your requests in the comments below.

See you in the pages,

M. J. E.

~ Biography ~

Matthew James Elliott (M.J. Elliott) is a passionate writer who loves to encourage and inspire others. He served in various ministry roles for over 15 years, which gave him a unique perspective on people and Biblical History. Matthew holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with a focus on Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and Worship.

Matthew and his wife, Traci, have three children named Leyla, Caleb, and Hannah, who bring them immense joy and inspiration. As a writer, his goal is to share love, equip others, and edify them for the greater good. He loves connecting any amount of scripture to his stories and uses his knowledge of Biblical History to do so often.

You can find Matthew's works on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, and His Website. He has written Devotionals, An Episodic Series, Novellas, and even Commentaries for The Gospel Daily.

~ Highlighted Release ~

My Newest Biblical Fiction Novel, The Hope of Inheritance, came out on Father's Day and has received a ChristLit Book Award for excellence in Christian Literature. Grab it for FREE on July 4th and 5th via Amazon. If you enjoy it please let me know by posting a review.

One Story Still Untold. Four Unlikely Authors. Together, their Message will speak to Many.

The city of Rome was a vast and beautiful place-- on the surface. That is, until a great fire burned and destroyed most of it. Deep in a world hidden from those who would strike against them, four unlikely men work together to share a message of truth. This truth was spoken by those who were cut down because of the calling to go forth and preach. 

The message has always been clear: The hope of our inheritance is Christ living within each of us. In the echoes of persecution, sorrow, and even death, this message still reigns supreme, but will the people listen? Only time will tell, but before anything, these four men must come together and unite a church separated by fear and suffering.

June 2025 Book Day

 

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THE QUILTING CIRCLE SERIES Boxed Set

Historical Romance Series

By Mary Davis

THE WIDOW’S PLIGHT (Book1) – Will a secret clouding a single mother’s past cost Lily her loved ones?

THE DAUGHTER’S PREDICAMENT (Book2) *SELAH & WRMA Finalist* – As Isabelle’s romance prospects turn in her favor, a family scandal derails her dreams.

THE DAMSEL’S INTENT (Book3) *SELAH Winner* – Nicole heads down the mountain to fetch herself a husband. Can she learn to be enough of a lady to snag the handsome rancher?

THE DÉBUTANTE’S SECRET (Book4) – Complications arise when a fancy French lady steps off the train and into Deputy Montana’s arms.

 

BRIDE BY BEGUILEMENT

By Debbie Lynne Costello

Kirsten father’s last will and testament stipulates that she must either marry, lead the plantation into a first year profit, or forfeit it to her uncle. Thefts are hurting the profit and marriage is proving no easy option. Every suitor seems more enamored with the land than with her. Silas’s last year at veterinary school ends abruptly when he is called home to care for his young orphaned sisters. Troubles compound when he finds an insurmountable lien on the family home and an unscrupulous banker is calling in the loan. How will the two overcome pride and distrust to find real happiness?

 

 

CRAZY ABOUT CAIT

By Nancy J. Farrier

Cait Sullivan can’t believe her father had the temerity to hire Jonas Hall to take over her job—training their famed horses. Cait understands the importance of selling their horses to offset the cattle loss during the drought, but to hire Jonas after the way he broke her sister’s heart? That’s wrong. Jonas has to hide the fact he’s always loved Cait, and that he’s asked her father’s permission to win her hand in marriage. Now he must convince the fiery-tempered lass he isn’t the villain she thinks he is, and she is the bride God has for him.

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WHEN MEMORY WHISPERS

By Johnnie Alexander

Marie Wyatt longed for fame and fortune and found herself in wartime London working as an Allied courier. But when a routine mission turns deadly, a mysterious German agent becomes her unlikely savior. Yet the line between duty and loyalty blurs when the German agent is imprisoned in a Florida POW camp with Axis soldiers who consider him a traitor. Marie embarks on a desperate mission to save him before he’s fatally injured. Plummet into a heart-wrenching tale of courage, treachery, and a love that defies all odds.

 

 

LAST LIGHT OVER GALVESTON

By Jennifer L. Wright

"Amid the 1900 Galveston hurricane, one woman’s perseverance is tested in this story that Lisa Wingate calls 'beautifully written' and Donna Everhart describes as a 'lyrical, uplifting novel.' As troubling news about a storm crossing the Gulf from Cuba swirls in the Weather Bureau offices, nineteen year-old Kathleen McDaniel, on the run from her horrific past, must gather her courage and reach for a strength beyond her own if she―and those she loves―are to survive."

 

 

CHERISHING HER HEART

By Cindy Ervin Huff

After being falsely imprisoned in an asylum, Susan escapes and assumes the identity to a simple valet’s daughter. Once she starts a new life in Kansas she vows to never be under a man’s thumb again. But Monty’s presence makes her heart race and his care and kindness under different circumstances might win her heart. When her ex-husband puts a bounty on her head for her return, Monty steps up to help. Can she trust this handsome rancher to protect her and not control her?

 

 

MADISON’S MISSION

By Susan G Mathis

Step into the captivating world of Boldt Castle in 1903, where dreams are forged in the fires of adversity and love. Madison Murray, maid to Louise Boldt, harbors a singular mission—to care for her ailing mistress while hiding her own painful past. She meets Emmett O’Connor, but just as their relationship grows, tragedy shatters their world, and Madison is ensnared in a dangerous coverup. When Mrs. Boldt passes away, Madison is left reeling, can she move forward? Will Emmett forge a future alongside the woman who has captured his heart?

 

 

EL JIREH - THE GOD WHO PROVIDES

Compiled by Living Parables of Central Florida

Mary Dodge Allen, contributor

In A Mother’s Desperate Prayer, Mary Dodge Allen shares her struggle with guilt and despair after her son is badly burned in a kitchen accident. When we are at the end of all we have, El Jireh shows His hand. God doesn’t always give us what we want or when we want it, but He perfectly provides all we need at the right time. The stories, poems, devotions, and essays in this collection demonstrate the various and mysterious ways God is El Jireh—the God who provides—to His children.

 

 

TEXAS FORSAKEN

By Sherry Shindelar

Maggie Logan (Eyes-Like-Sky) lost everything when a raid tore her from her family. She adapted—marrying a Comanche and rebuilding her life. But the U.S. Cavalry destroys that life. Forced into a world she wants nothing to do with, Eyes-Like-Sky’s only hope may be an engagement to the man who killed her husband. Plagued by guilt, Captain Garret Ramsey seeks redemption by taking responsibility for the woman he widowed and her baby. Though he is determined to do whatever it takes to protect them, is he willing to risk everything for a woman whose heart is buried in a grave?

 

 

THE WHISPERING WIND

By Janalyn Voigt

Phoebe can have her pick of suitors but never the man she wants. Fancy parties hold little appeal for Phoebe Walsh. She’d rather gallop across the open range. None of her many admirers sparks her interest. Ma wants to save her from becoming a spinster, but accepting her mother’s choice of suitors won’t work when her heart belongs elsewhere. Several years have passed since Will Canfield stole a kiss and her heart, although his interest in her isn’t serious. She’s determined to get over him. If Uncle Con will stop throwing them together, that could be a whole lot easier.

 

 

A LESSON IN LOVE

By Linda Shenton Matchett

He thinks he’s too old. She thinks she’s too young. Can these teachers learn that love defies all boundaries? Born and raised in London, Isobel Turvine knows nothing about farming, but after the students in her school evacuate during Operation Pied Piper, she’s left with little to do. Her friend talks her into joining the Women’s Land Army, and she finds herself working the land at a manor home in Yorkshire that’s been converted to a boys’ school. A teacher at heart, she is drawn to the lads, but the handsome yet stiff-necked headmaster wants her to stick to farming.

 

 

A STEADFAST HEART

By Martha Hutchens

When his family legacy is on the line, rancher Drew McGraw seeks a mail-order bride to tame and tutor his three children—but balks when the wrong woman arrives. Heiress Kaitlyn Montgomery is fleeing scandal and desperate for a fresh start. She and Drew strike a bargain: a marriage of convenience that suits them both. As Kaitlyn adapts to ranch life and bonds with the children—and their guarded father—she begins to believe she’s finally where she belongs. But just as hope begins to bloom, her past threatens to destroy the fragile peace they’ve built.

 

 

SECRETS OF EPHESUS SERIES

By Liisa Eyerly

Winner of the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award, Obedient Unto Death launches a gripping historical mystery series set in the perilous world of first-century Rome. In Fortunes of Death, fearless Christian sleuth Sabina returns—risking everything to expose murder, magic, and corruption beneath the empire’s glittering surface. With rich historical detail and powerful spiritual themes, author Liisa Eyerly delivers intrigue, danger, and hope in equal measure. Reviewer Deborah Anne raves: “Murder mystery—Intrigue—Love—Fellowship through Christ. This series has it all! Eyerly is wonderful! If you’re tired of boring—read this series! I love a good mystery!” Prepare to be hooked!

 

 

TITANIC: LEGACY OF BETRAYAL

A Time-Slip Novel

By Kathleen E. Kovach, et al.

A secret. A key. Much was buried on the Titanic, but now it's time for resurrection. Follow two intertwining stories a century apart. 1912 - Matriarch Olive Stanford protects a secret after boarding the Titanic that must go to her grave. 2012 - Portland real estate agent Ember Keaton-Jones receives the key that will unlock the mystery of her past... and her distrusting heart. Review: “I told my wife to move this book to the top of her reading list... This titanic story is more interesting than the one told in the Titanic movie... She will absolutely love it.”

Music for Our Souls - C. Austin Miles - "In the Garden"

A few days ago, my husband Jeff asked me if I ever sing "I come to the garden alone. . ." while I'm out in our garden, toiling away at tilling and tending.

My answer, "Yes, absolutely."

"In the Garden" has been a hymn favorite for generations. A song popularized especially for how it's often been sung during funerals and at Easter services, harkens back to the story of Mary Magdalene coming to the garden tomb to mourn her Savior. And then! She hears His voice, and He reveals Himself to her first. Our risen Lord! Oh, what sweet swells that scene conjures in our breasts!

C. Austin Miles must have visualized it well as he penned the lyrics, for according to his great-granddaughter, the verses were penned in a New Jersey basement, where not even a window allowed the daylight in, much less a garden view.

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But who was C. Austin Miles, and what inspired him to write such a beautiful, timeless hymn?

Charles Austin Miles (January 7, 1868-March 10, 1946) studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Pennsylvania. However, in 1892, he gave up his career to purse the writing of Gospel songs. His first Gospel song, "List! ’Tis Jesus’ Voice", was published by the Hall-Mack Company, where he later became editor and manager of the music publishing company for 37 years.

He is quoted as saying, "It is as a writer of gospel songs I am proud to be known, for in that way I may be of the most use to my master, whom I serve willingly although not as efficiently as is my desire."

I love that! Writers of fiction drawn from a Christian world view are prone to questioning whether or not their work serves any larger purpose. We sometimes even feel like it's a guilty pleasure (even though there are days we want to pull our hair out over a plotting or character development issue). Yet, we feel God's pleasure when we write the things that are pleasing to Him. This is how Mr. Miles must have felt, to believe so strongly in his calling. He wrote 398 songs in his lifetime, and he wrote the music to at least eight others. In the Garden was the result of personal quiet time spent with God.

A hobby of Miles' was photography, and he created a darkroom for developing film in his New Jersey basement. With the ability to see well enough to read his Bible in the red lighting of the darkroom, he would often spend the time awaiting his developing process to finish by reading his Bible. Sometimes he purposely read with the desire of creating worshipful songs from Scripture.

I confess that I have often read my Bible with an eye to themes that resonate in stories I want to write. Now and then, God places one directly into my heart.

It was on a day in 1912, while reading in his darkroom, that Miles opened his Bible to John, chapter 20, and read again the story of Mary Magdalene coming to the tomb of Jesus. Discovering he was no longer there, her heart sank, for she feared his body had been stolen. Then she heard his voice behind her. When she thought it was the gardener speaking, He said her name. "Mary."

Have you ever heard the Lord speaking your name to your heart? Calling your attention to him?

I think that maybe that's what happened to C. Austin Miles at that moment. So touched by the thought of what had happened, he didn't need a garden outside his window to imagine it.

Miles' recalled how he gripped his Bible, his muscles vibrating with the urgency to write the lyrics to the poem, thinking, This is not an experience limited to a happening almost 2,000 years ago. It is the daily companionship with the Lord that makes up the Christian's life.

Later, Miles said that the lyrics came quickly. That evening he composed them for a musical setting that became the song we love today.

Do you go to the garden alone to hear the voice of Jesus?

The Garden of Gethsemane at Jerusalem (Deposit Photos)

In the Garden

I come to the garden alone

While the dew is still on the roses

And the voice I hear falling on my ear

The Son of God discloses.

Refrain

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own;

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

He speaks, and the sound of His voice,

Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,

And the melody that He gave to me

Within my heart is ringing.

Refrain

I'd stay in the garden with Him

Though the night around me be falling,

But He bids me go; through the voice of woe

His voice to me is calling.

Refrain

Sing along:

Discover more hymn history on Cindy Ervin Huff's recent post telling the story of Just As I Am. 

On This Day…1703 – John Wesley by Donna Schlachter

All photos from WikiPedia "John Wesley"

This month, we’ll take a look at a well-known figure in history and in Christendom—John Wesley. Born in 1703, he was the 15th child of Samuel Wesley (a rector) and Susanna Annesley Wesley, herself the 25th child of her parents. Sadly, only John and eight other siblings survived past infancy.

  

Samuel Wesley

Susanna Annesley Wesley

     

 

At the age of five, his family’s home caught on fire. All the family escaped except John, who was miraculously rescued by a neighbor standing on another’s shoulders. Later, Wesley referred to this event as being “plucked out of the fire”, a reference to Zechariah 3:2, and added the story to his “legend”, using it as evidence of his special destiny for extraordinary work.

 

 John's rescue from their burning house

 

He was educated at home until the age of 17, when he entered Christ Church, Oxford, graduating in 1724 and staying on to study for his master’s degree. Ordained as a deacon in 1725 at the age of 21, he next was elected as a fellow and tutor of Lincoln College, Oxford. He returned hom after receiving his master’s degree on his father’s request to assist serving the surrounding community. Wesley returned to Oxford two years later.

Entry to Christ Church, Oxford

 

During his absence, his brother Charles formed a group which became derisively known as the “Holy Club”, meant to set an example for prayer, study, and the pursuit of a devout Christian life. Because spirituality was of little interest in Oxford at that time, the group met with a negative reaction. It was around this time that John Wesley adopted a more complimentary name, “Methodist”.

John preaching to Native Americans

 

In 1735, John and Charles sailed for Savannah, Georgia, in the American colonies, in response to a request from the governor to attend to the spiritual needs of that community. They arrived in February, 1736, meeting with resistance because of the attitude of the locals that these men were “high church”. Although their initial assignment was to serve as missionaries to the Native American people living in the area, they found a shortage of clergy to the white people, to whom they addressed most of their time and energy.

While later assessment of this ministry work concluded their efforts proved unfruitful when compared to John’s later successes, he gathered a group of devoted Christians, and attendance at Communion services increased.

A most significant accomplishment during this time was publication of Collection of Psalms and Hymn, the first hymnal published in America. It included five hymns translated from German.

He returned to England in December 1737, fleeing from legal proceedings hinging on a love affair that conflicted with his desire to serve God first.

However, John struggled with depression at the notion of his failure to handle the matter well, and he became dissatisfied with his soundness to preach or lead. A Moravian minister, Peter Boehler, encouraged him to preach faith until he had it.

Still not convinced of his worthiness to minister to others, John attended a reading of Martin Luther’s preface to the Epistle of Romans, and his life—and mind—were changed. As he wrote: “…I felt my heart strangely warmed…I did trust in…Christ along for salvation…He had taken away my sins…”

John preaching in City Chapel

 

 

He later preached a sermon on the doctrine of personal salvation by faith, followed by another on God’s grace. This time is recognized as his “evangelical conversion”, celebrated on May 24th in Methodist churches.

John preaching on his father's grave

 

Around this time, churches resisted Wesley’s notions and practices, and so he was forced to preach in fields, arenas, or wherever he could garner space. However, he felt uncomfortable, so accustomed was he to the formality and order of church buildings. He did recognize that he reached people who would never otherwise enter a church, so he forsook his discomfort, instead preaching wherever an assembly would gather.

Later in life, John Wesley supported the abolition of slavery, speaking out and writing against the trade. He wrote a tract, Thoughts Upon Slavery in 1774, and mentored William Wilberforce, another influencer in the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. A young African American, Richard Allen, converted to Christianity in 1777, later founding the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) following the Methodist traditions. 

John Wesley traveled widely, usually on horseback, preaching several times each day. Some biographers conjecture that he rode a quarter of a million miles, gave away a fortune, and preached more than 40,000 sermons. He formed societies, planted churches, approved preachers, helped the destitute and ill, built a machine to be used in the treatment of illness, supported orphanages and school, wrote books and tracts, and translated hymns from primarily German for use in English services.

A sample of John Wesley's shorthand

 

In his personal life, he also attended music concerts, enjoying in particular Charles Avison. A believer in celibacy, he did marry a widow with four children in 1751. While this union was primarily unhappy, their separation came at his wife’s initiative. He never had children of his own.

 

John Wesley death mask

 

He enjoyed good health all of his life, a fact he attributed to not eating meat or consuming alcohol. However, in 1790, at the age of 86, he noted that his health “suddenly” deteriorated, primarily in diminishing vision and lack of strength. He died March 2, 1791, at the age of 87, dying poor but leaving a church of 135,000 members; 541 preachers; 400 publications about theology, music, marriage, slavery, politics, physics, medicine, and prayer.

Electric device designed by John Wesley to aid in treatment of illness

Question for readers: What would you like to be remembered for?





About Donna: 

 

A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 60 times in books; is a member of several writers' groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both, and is an avid oil painter. She is taking all the information she’s learned along the way about the writing and publishing process, and is coaching committed writers eager to tell their story. Learn more at https://www.donnaschlachter.com/the-purpose-full-writer-coaching-programs Check out her coaching group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/604220861766651

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