Daniel Rowland
Daniel Rowland (
1713-
1790), was one of the foremost leaders of the
Welsh Methodist revival along with
William Williams and
Howell Harris. For most of his life he served as curate in the parishes of Nantcwnlle and
Llangeitho,
Ceredigion. His name is usually associated with that of Llangeitho. He was renowed as preacher and he turned
Llangeitho into a centre for
Calvinistic Methodism in Wales.
Due to the fact that his preaching caused turmoil, specifically the
Welsh Methodist revival, the Anglican Church authorities threw him out. Following this, he established a Methodist cause in Llangeitho.
His early preaching was known to be frightening as he gave much attention to God's judgment in his sermons. But as he matured in his ministry he gave 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.
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Daniel Rowland by Rev. Dr Alan C. Clifford.
