Gospel's Story

One of the most enduring images of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, is astride his horse as he travelled the country to spread the word of the gospel.

But what about the horse? Methodist historian and Warden of the New Room in Bristol Gary M Best has named the horse Gospel and told the story of Wesley’s preaching through Gospel’s eyes.

This hardback children’s book is beautifully illustrated by Leah Heming and tells the story of some of the key places and events in Wesley’s mission including his sermon on the beach at St Ives, his hostile reception in Salisbury, the riot that greeted Wesley in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, his visits to Oxford University and Newgate Prison.