Grace, Grit & Gumption: Spirtual Revival in South Wales

by Geraint Fielder

John Pugh, railway worker, Seth Joshua, donkey driver, fighter and Frank Joshua, teacher were all converted in the Welsh valleys. Pugh became a dedicated pastor who planted and grew several large churches before becoming involved in the ‘Forward Movement’. The Joshua brothers had independently, and with no training, started a venture of their own which saw great growth amongst the English language dominated industrial areas. It became the sort of pilot scheme that Pugh was looking for and they joined forces. The title of the book is taken from Pugh’s plan to reach the unchurched industrial wasteland of Splott, next to Cardiff. He advertised the fact that he wanted ‘To secure men of GRACE, GRIT AND GUMPTION’ for the work.

Genres: Christian

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it. There is much to learn from what these men did well, and what perhaps they could have done differently. But above all, we must pray that God would pour out his Spirit again!

[Jonathan Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books need to be re-read. This is one of them. Ever time I read it, it does my soul good.

[Gareth Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

An encouraging and challenging account of the Forward movement in South Wales at the beginning of the 20th century. The FM focussed on reaching the unchurched poor working class for Christ, people who had been forgotten by many in society, much like today. There is much for us to learn from them, particularly how they sacrificially cares for these people, prayed for them and preached Jesus to them.