John Wesley
Toward the end of his life,
John Wesley commissioned Thomas Coke
to go to America and ordain Francis Asbury
and others into the ministry.
He stood at the pier
and, as the boat departed, said to Coke,
"Offer them Christ, Thomas"
This was reported to be his final instruction
as Coke waved farewell to his mentor
and left for America.
The gesture and pose of this sculpture
has Wesley offering "The Word" to the viewer
along with his instruction for us to
"Offer Them Christ".