. The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church . spot on which W. G. preached, Primitive Leicester. penniless memoir. THE HOUSE AT THURMASTON,WHOSE OWNER GAVE THE TREE. from the tree as pulpit. might even say — ofMethodist agency inFrom a drivelling,drunkard, says hisChristianity raised him to theposition of a respectable tradesman,and led him in time to theacquisition of considerable being an associate of the vileand abominable, it elevated him toan honourable status in civil societyand to important offices in theChurch of God. Xot only wasJohn Briggs
. The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church . spot on which W. G. preached, Primitive Leicester. penniless memoir. THE HOUSE AT THURMASTON,WHOSE OWNER GAVE THE TREE. from the tree as pulpit. might even say — ofMethodist agency inFrom a drivelling,drunkard, says hisChristianity raised him to theposition of a respectable tradesman,and led him in time to theacquisition of considerable being an associate of the vileand abominable, it elevated him toan honourable status in civil societyand to important offices in theChurch of God. Xot only wasJohn Briggs an efficient class-leaderand local preacher, but he becamewidely known throughout the Mid-lands as a popular temperanceadvocate. He had a fine play of. 328 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. humour and great readiness of speech, so that his services were in great request,and his round ruddy face, and short portly person, became very famihar and welcometo various congregations and audiences. In 1855 he was elected a permanent memberof Conference, but held that position only a short time, dying at Kuddington, near Nottingham, August 5th, 1856. John Briggs serves to linktogether the two great Midland towns which rightly have had somuch of our attention; for, some eight years after his conversion,he removed from Leicester to Nottingham. The infant society atOld Eadford found in him an efficient leader; and it was largelyowing to John Briggs that the eiforts of the society to securea suitable place of worship were crowned with success. Eightyears later he removed to Ruddington, where also his servicesgreatly conduced to the preservation and extension of our Con-nexional interests, at a most critical and important crisis in theirJOHN BRIGGS. Msto
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