Ryle, J. C.: A Sketch of George Whitefield. v1. 1 Jan 2014
 

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. Educated at Eton and at Christ Church, (Oxford), Ryle was a fine athlete who rowed and played Cricket for Oxford, where he took a first class degree in Greats and was offered a college fellowship (teaching position) which he declined.

Ryle was a strong supporter of the evangelical school and a critic of Ritualism. His uncompromising evangelicalism in the face of increasing liberal and Tractarian opposition gained him many admirers. He became bishop of Liverpool in 1880 and his plain speech and distinctive principles made him a favourite amongst the largely working-class population. He proved an active bishop, encouraging the building of more churches and missions to reach out to the growing urban communities, and generally seeking to develop the new diocese as best he could.

George Whitefield (December 27, 1714 – September 30, 1770), also known as George Whitfield, was an English Anglican preacher who helped spread the Great Awakening in Britain, and especially in the American colonies. He was one of the founders of Methodism and of the evangelical movement generally. He became perhaps the best-known preacher in Britain and America during the 18th century, and because he travelled through all of the American colonies and drew great crowds and media coverage, he was one of the most widely recognized public figures in colonial America.