![]() ![]() ![]() One particular aspect of the Wesleys' lives that may not be common knowledge is that for a brief time, the family lived with what the historical record presents as a rather cantankerous poltergeist. ![]() The religious movement also led to the "establishment of countless private societies and organizations dedicated to caring for the poor and suffering." John and his politically-minded Methodist movement were instrumental in pressuring the British government to abolish slavery and child labor and to enact penal reform. The foundation Wesley laid for her children proved especially pivotal in the lives of her sons, John and Charles, the former of which founded the 80-million-strong Methodist denomination while the latter is credited with writing nearly 9,000 hymns (the Christmas favorite "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is one of them). She also taught her 10 children (nine others died in infancy) early on to fear God, seek His blessings and to treat others with kindness. Wesley's methodical approach to child-rearing included setting strict schedules on everything from eating and dressing to sleeping. She "was manifestly methodical in raising her children," Metaxas writes. Wesley, known as the "Mother of Methodism," was a dedicated homeschooler who created her own textbooks. ![]()
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