Career
Foreign most of his life he was curate in the parishes of Nantcwnlle and Llangeitho, Ceredigion. His date of birth was traditionally given as 1713 but more recent research indicates 1711. Following this, he established a Methodist "cause" in Llangeitho.
His early preaching was frightening: he gave much attention to God"s judgment in his sermons.
But as he matured in his ministry, he placed more emphasis on the saving work of Jesus on the cross. His theology and character was seen as more consistent and stable than that of his counterpart Howel Harris during the revival.