George Whitefield was one of the most influential preachers of the 18th century. In A Light Rising in Obscurity, author John Richard Andrews explores Whitefield's life and legacy, from his childhood in Gloucester, England, to his rise to fame as a preacher and his impact on the Great Awakening. A must-read for anyone interested in religious history and the history of the early American colonies. 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.