an effective preacher. He preached with such power and pathos that he was able to lead men to an instant decision. Many consider him to be one of the most powerful field preachers of his era.
Until 1756, Wesley traveled extensively with his brother John. He, however, did not have the iron constitution that his brother had. Furthermore, in 1749 he married Sarah (Sally) Gwyme, daughter of a Welsh magistrate. Their eight children required that he provide more than the income of an itinerate preacher could bear. After 1756 he carried on
