National Museum of American History
The Rescue of John Wesley from Fire by Willam Smith
Wesley, John · n.d.
This colored print depicts Anglican minister, theologian and Methodist Church founder John Wesley as a child, being rescued from a fire. At left, a man stands on the shoulders of another taking Wesley from a second story window. At right, another man, Wesley's father, kneels giving thanks for his son's safety. Surrounding men and women assist with putting out the fire and rescuing animals, while others huddle in fear.
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