12 Facts About Susanna Wesley

Susanna Wesley was the daughter of Samuel Annesley and Mary White, and the mother of John and Charles.

Susanna Wesley's father, Samuel Annesley, was a Dissenter from the established church in England.

At the age of 12, Susanna Wesley stopped attending her father's church and joined the Church of England.

Susanna Wesley's husband left her and the children for over a year because of a minor dispute.

Samuel Wesley spent time in jail twice due to his poor financial abilities, and the lack of money was a continual struggle for Susanna.

Susanna Wesley was the primary source of her children's education.

Susanna Wesley was mortified that her children began to use improper speech and play more than study.

All her children except two managed this feat, and these seemed to Susanna Wesley to be very backward.

The lack of diverse spiritual teaching caused Susanna Wesley to assemble her children Sunday afternoon for family services.

Susanna Wesley practised daily devotions throughout her life, and in her reply to her son Charles's letter, she addressed her experience of the depravity of her human nature, and the grace of God.

In contrast Susanna Wesley wrote several pieces that would be fundamental in the education of their children.

Susanna Wesley wrote extended commentaries on the Apostles Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments.