Whitefield was Once Stoned to Near-Death

Even though he was spreading the gospel, not everyone was moved by his accomplishments. Some of them wanted to kill him and his followers because they were so against him. In reality, he frequently dealt with vicious crowds, yet he was unfazed by their acts.

Whitefield's preaching journey from 1739–1740 played a major role in igniting the Great Awakening in America. The evangelist, who was barely 25 years old, swept the country. More than the whole population of Boston, 23,000 people attended Whitefield's final sermon on Boston Common. It was most likely the biggest gathering to ever congregate in America. Before becoming a Christian, Whitefield fasted to the point where it damaged his health. As a result, he was forced to spend seven weeks in bed by a doctor's instructions.

At both Harvard and New Haven College (Yale), Whitefield gave sermons. It was stated that "The College is completely altered" at Harvard. The students are brimming with God. However, the top academics at Harvard later published a booklet criticizing Whitefield. Brutal crowds occasionally attacked Whitefield and his supporters, maiming individuals and exposing women to the elements. Whitefield was stoned once till he was almost dead, and he also got three letters containing death threats.