John Wesley The World His Parish Author:Janet & Geoff Benge Pursuing his calling with singleness of vision, John Wesley defied the strength of angry mobs and longstanding traditions to offer the hope of Christ to millions of people who were outside the influence of the church of the day. Passionate and tireless,this Anglican clergyman rode a quarter of a million miles on horseback during his lifetime, st... more »opping to preach more than forty thousand sermons in open fields, churches, and barn.« less