Perronet, Edward (1726–1792)

Like his brother Charles, Edward (often called 'Ned' or 'Ted' by the Wesley brothers) was traveling with the Wesley brothers (esp. CW) soon after his family aligned with the Methodists in 1746. He continued to itinerate even after marrying Duriah ('Dudie') Clarke (d. 1792) on Sept. 10, 1748 (with JW officiating). But Edward and Charles began to chafe at JW's authority in assigning circuits, and by 1755 they both claimed the right to administer sacraments (although not ordained). In 1756 Edward published The Mitre, a ferocious poetic attack on the Church of England, which led to a final break between the Wesley brothers and the Perronet brothers in ministry (if not in affection). It also severely strained Edward's relationships with his parents. He eventually settled at Canterbury as an Independent minister, and is best known for his hymn, 'All hail the power of Jesus' name'. See Atmore, Memorial, 335–36; Batty, Perronet; DEB, 876; ODNB; and Vickers, Dictionary, 270.