This book recounts the life of Francis Asbury, the first bishop of the American Methodist Church and one of the most influential religious figures in the early United States. Asbury traveled tirelessly across the country, establishing new churches and preaching to thousands of people, and his work had a profound impact on the development of American Christianity. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, this biography provides a vivid and engaging portrait of a remarkable leader and his times. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.