BIO:George Whitefield

1714-1770
English evangelist. George Whitefield was born in Gloucester, 
England, the son of a saloon operator. He was converted to 
Christ in 1733 and shortly afterwards entered Oxford Univer-
sity, where he fellowshipped with the Wesley brothers, John 
and Charles. His ministry began with his preaching in jails 
to the prisoners and doing missionary work in the colony of 
Georgia.
        In 1743 he parted company with the Wesleys on doc-
trine and adopted a moderate Calvinism as correct Bible doc-
trine. The thousands of converts during his ministry were a 
result of his extensive preaching in Scotland, Wales, and 
seven visits to America. His voice could be heard at a range 
of one mile without amplification, while it is said that his 
oratorical powers were such that he could make an audience 
weep with his pronunciation.
        On a balcony not far from his deathbed, he preached 
his last message to more than 2,000 people and died within an 
hour after extending the invitation.

ARTIST'S NOTE: All the color scheme is relegated to depict 
drama. This was the keynote of his ministry and approach to 
the Gospel. The composition and contrasting colors emphasize 
a powerful and disturbing message.

