John Wesley

Just before his death, John Wesley (an ardent abolitionist) wrote a letter to William Wilberforce.  This image depicts that scene when the 88-year-old man described American slavery as the most vile in the world.

Soon after, with friends gathered round him, Wesley died on the 2nd of March, 1791.  Grasping the hands of those who loved him, he repeatedly told them farewell. 

At the end, when nearly all his strength was gone, his reported last words were:  "The best of all is, God is with us."

Credits

Image, public domain.