soon afterward the vicar asked his congregation to pledge not to associate with methodists, and some who refused to pledge had their windows smashed. others who hosted methodist meetings had the contents of their houses destroyed. this terrible episode came to an end in december when the vicar died. after that anglican/methodist relations were generally cordial. methodism grew strongly and wesley visited often, almost until his death. francis asbury, richard whatcoat and the earl of dartmouth are among those who attended methodist meetings, all to have a profound effect on the united states.