Note 239 — Chapter VIII · COMMENCEMENT OF THE CALVINIAN CONTROVERSY. 1770 AND 1771.

This was published in the Gospel Magazine, in the same month as Wesley’s Conference was held. It was signed “Cleon,” and dated “London, June 17, 1771.” Speaking of Wesley, “Cleon” says,—

“Pride prompts him on, and Satan now has gained

A conquest o’er perverted truth retained;

At best perverted, glaring now appears,

The pride of Rome, the lie of num’rous years.”