Boehler was a man of attractive personality, and convincing earnestness,
and in spite of his slight knowledge of their language
many English also became interested and formed a society similar to that
begun by Zinzendorf, the two soon uniting in the Fetter Lane Society.
Ten days after Boehler reached London he accepted an invitation
from the two Wesleys, and went with them to Oxford.
There he was most kindly received, preached in Latin once or twice each day,
and had many private conversations with inquirers.
Among those with whom he became acquainted was the Rev. John Gambold,
who later became a bishop in the Moravian Church, and many others
were mightily stirred to seek the salvation of their souls.
Noting how little English Boehler and Schulius knew,
Gen. Oglethorpe offered them a boy who was bright and intelligent,
could speak both English and German, and understood some French,
and they found him so serviceable that they asked and obtained permission
to take him with them to Carolina.
Through Wesley, Boehler heard that Gen. Oglethorpe was much surprised
at the speed with which he acquired English, and that he had asked
whether Boehler would consent to serve as Minister of the Church of England
in Savannah, if that Congregation remained without a pastor.
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