Enthusiasm

In modern usage, enthusiasm refers to intense enjoyment, interest, or approval expressed by a person.

The term is related to playfulness, inventiveness, optimism, zest, verve, and high energy.

[1] The word was originally used to refer to a person possessed by God, or someone who exhibited intense piety.

[4] During the years that immediately followed the Glorious Revolution, "enthusiasm" was a British pejorative term for advocacy of any political or religious cause in public, i.e. fanaticism.

"[5] During the 18th century, popular Methodists such as John Wesley or George Whitefield were accused of blind enthusiasm, a charge against which they defended themselves by distinguishing fanaticism from "religion of the heart."

Men reacting enthusiastically
Methodist preachers have been known for their enthusiasm in promulgating the doctrines of the new birth and entire sanctification to the public at events such as tent revivals and camp meetings , which they believe is the reason that God raised them up into existence. [ 2 ]