ABSTRACT
Chapter Six opens with an exploration of White’s historiography of Methodist worship. It then considers those aspects within the Methodist liturgical tradition that White found essential: scripture, prayer, sacraments, and a commitment to social justice. Next, the chapter explores White’s emphasis on the importance of participation in worship, particularly his focus on the role of liturgical space and congregational singing. Lastly, the chapter argues that White enacted liturgical reform within Methodism whilst being deeply aware of the emerging pluralism of his day. For White, the tension between form and freedom in Methodist worship allowed for liturgical diversity within his United Methodist Church. Simultaneously, it necessitated a recovery of liturgical patterns that were grounded in the essentials of Wesleyan liturgical piety.
