Preacher Collection (#41)

DWIGHT LYMAN MOODY (1837-1899). American evangelist. Wood engraving, American, 1875

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-37. American engraving, early 19th century

ROANOKE: VIRGINIA DARE, 1587. The baptism of Virginia Dare at Roanoke Island in 1587. Engraving, 19th century

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English preacher. George Whitefiled preaching in the American colonies in 1739-41. Color engraving

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate. Line and mezzotint engraving, 19th century

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-70). English evangelist. Aquatint, c1800

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791). English evangelist and founder of Methodism. Wesley when a missionary to the Native Americans in Georgia in 1736-1737. Line engraving, early 19th century

CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON (1834-1892). English Baptist preacher. Wood engraving, American, 1892

JOHN KNOX (1513-1572). Scottish religious reformer. Disputing with Mary, Queen of Scots, concerning her wish to marry the Spanish prince Don Carlos and keep Scotland Catholic

GEORGE WHITEFIELD (1714-1770). English evangelist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

CHARLES WESLEY (1707-1788). English religious leader: engraving, 19th century

SYLVESTER GRAHAM (1794-1851). Inventor of Graham flour and Graham cracker: American engraving, 19th Century

ROBERT MOFFAT (1795-1883). Scottish missionary in South Africa. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

SALVATION ARMY, 1880s. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

COTTON MATHER (1663-1728). American congregational cleric. Line engraving, 19th century

WEDDING, 1869. Line engraving, American, 1869

JONAH. Preaching to the Ninevites (Jonah 3: 3, 4). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore
JONAH. Preaching to the Ninevites (Jonah 3:3, 4). Wood engraving after Gustave Dore

CRUSADES, 1095. Peter the Hermit and Pope Urban II preaching the First Crusade in Clermont, France, in 1095. Wood engraving, 19th century

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1182-1226). Italian friar and preacher. Line engraving, 19th century

GEORGE HERBERT (1593-1633). English poet and clergyman. Line engraving, 1822

REV. GEORGE BURROUGHS. The witchcraft trial of the Rev. George Burroughs at Salem in 1692. American engraving, 19th century

JONATHAN EDWARDS (1703-1758). American Congregational cleric and theologian. Stipple engraving, 19th century

JOHN ELIOT (1604-1690) preaching to the Native Americans. Steel engraving, American, 1856

WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D. C. Colored engraving, 1876
WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D.C. Colored engraving, 1876

THOMAS ROBERT MALTHUS (1766-1834). English cleric and economist. Stipple engraving, 19th century

PARAGUAYAN WAR, 1868. War in Paraguay - The Reverend Father Esmerata, Chaplain of the Brazilian Squadron, Exhorting the Paraguayans to Surrender. The War of the Triple Alliance, 1865-1870

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A dagger is thrown at a Catholic priest while he preaches against the Protestant King Edward VI and in favor of Bishop Edmund Bonner at Saint Pauls Cross in 1553

INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723). American Congretional cleric. Engraving, 19th century

CAMP MEETING, 1840. Church in the Wilderness. Wood engraving, American, 1840

DAVID ZEISBERGER (1721-1808). Moravian missionary in America. Zeisberger preaching to the Delaware Native Americans. Mezzotint by John Sartain, 1864, after a painting by Christian Schussele

JOSEPH PRIESTLEY (1733-1804). English cleric and chemist. Line engraving, English, late 18th century

JONATHAN MAYHEW (1720-1766). American colonial clergyman. Line engraving, American, 18th century

LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy, at Edinburgh in 1637, which provoked rioting and the Bishops Wars with England

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1875. Chinese worshippers in a Methodist chapel at San Francisco, California. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1875

Satirical cartoon, An Appropriate Text!, showing a street preacher preaching to four bored-looking people while a large crowd watches the launch of the Charles Green balloon

Itinerant preacher from South Carolina saving the souls of the construction workers at Camp Livingston job near Alexandria, Louisiana. Date 1940 Dec

Harvest Festival at Castleford, Yorkshire
A Harvest Festival display at the United Methodist Church, Whitwood Mere, near Castleford, Yorkshire. Included in the photo is the organist, Bower M Stoker, and a lay preacher, Job Harling

Australia Sunday Digging
During the Gold Rush: Sunday at the diggings. Date: circa 1850

Orator Henley Baptises
An infant is christened by John Orator Henley, a well known London preacher of his day Date: circa 1750

St Dominic / G Hurtrel
SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN Preacher, founder of the order named after him, and a relentless opponent of heresy, especially that of the Albigensians Date: 1170 - 1221

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate

John Knox, Scottish theologian
John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish clergyman. Knox was born at Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland, and educated at the University of St. Andrews in theology

BEECHER CARTOON, 1885. American cartoon depicting Henry Ward Beecher trying to maintain his hold as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Brooklyn, New York

HIS LAST FALSE STEP, 1919. Still from the 1919 motion picture His Last False Step

ROUSSEAU: WEDDING, 1904-05. The Wedding. Oil on canvas by Henri Rousseau, 1904-05

CURRIER: THE MARRIAGE. Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1847

PRESBYTERIANISM, 1847. Presbyterian Catechising. Oil on canvas, 1847, by the Scottish artist John Phillip (1817-1867)

FILM STILL: THE FOOL, 1925. Silent film still

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"Unveiling the Power of Preachers: From Philip Neri to Spurgeon, Saint Francis of Assisi to Jonathan Edwards" The captivating presence of Philip Neri, a renowned preacher whose words echoed through the ages. A glimpse into history as we witness Spurgeon's powerful preaching in an iconic photo at Crystal Palace. Exploring the sacred places that shaped Spurgeon's ministry and left an indelible mark on countless lives. George Whitefield's fervent preaching at Moorfields Fair in 1742, igniting hearts with his passionate sermons. Delving into Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex, a miniature masterpiece showcasing the artistry behind preaching. The Chaplain delivering a soul-stirring sermon at No. 2 Aeroplane Supply Depot during World War I - faith amidst chaos. Witnessing history unfold as Chaplain Jacob Duche leads the first prayer in the Continental Congress - a pivotal moment for America. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, an influential British Baptist preacher captured by Cassell, Petter & Galpin circa 1890 - his impact still resonates today. An anonymous depiction of George Whitefield reveals his unwavering dedication to spreading God's word across continents. In this collection of images and stories, we explore the profound influence these preachers had on their communities and beyond – from ancient times to modern eras – reminding us of the enduring power and significance of their messages throughout history.