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Of all of the events that chronicled in the book, the fire stands out as the most poignant force that helped to shape John Wesley's life. After this, Wesley developed the idea that god had saved him because he had a purpose for his life. Thinking all was lost, Wesley's father knelt in prayer when John was rescued just before the building collapsed (Collins, p. 14). Samuel Wesley prayed not to save his belongings, but instead thanked him for saving his son. This also had an effect on the rest of Wesley's family. Collins biography reveals that nine infants died, but that John still came from a large family. The Wesley family knew the value of every member of the family.

The fire shaped the family, particularly the way in which John had been spared from the flames. After that, John Wesley's mother decided that he was special and...
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