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Martyn Lloyd Jones:From Wales to Westminster
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Martyn Lloyd Jones survived a household fire when only ten years old. His family faced financial disaster as a result and a period of separation when his father left to find work in Canada. Eventually they were reunited in London where Martyn went to school, became one of the youngest entrants to the medical school at St Bartholomew's at the age of 16 and discovered a life long passion for politics.
The story covers Martyn's conversion, his calling to be a preacher and then his ministry in Wales and London. This story covers anecdotes from his Welsh childhood as well as thought provoking instances from Martyn's life as a pastor at Westminster Chapel. An excellent book to promote discussion in a youth group or even to start a youngster thinking about their faith; the bible and different issues for themselves.
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Here is a biography of the preacher from the last century, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, which is specifically aimed at younger readers. It takes us from Lloyd-Jones’ childhood at Llangeitho, through to his time as a doctor at the famous St Barts’ hospital in London. It then goes on to explain why he made the momentous decision to leave a glorious career behind, to take up work as a minister in a small Welsh town. Lloyd-Jones realised thaty what really mattered, was not the health of the body, but rather the state of a person's soul. The book is written by Lloyd-Jones’ grandson, and therefore, we get some insights into the preacher as a family man. It is interesting, and sometimes surprising to note the tenderness with which Lloyd-Jones was able to deal with some of the difficult and controversial matters that arose within his family. The picture that we get is that of a loving grand-father who was able to show much wisdom and discernment when it came to advising his family. (Some of these accounts can also be read in Catherwood’s book entitled ‘Martyn Lloyd-Jones: A Family Portrait.’ This book will appeal to more mature readers). Catherwood gives a simple outline of the Doctor’s life and ministry, which I’m sure will be accessible for younger readers. It will serve as a useful introduction to this Christian preacher of the twentieth century, of whom there is still much to learn from his ministry today. It could be a good for stimulating some discussion within Christian youth groups. Hopefully, this book will whet a few appetites to go on with further reading in later years.
Posted by Andrew Young, Fraserburgh (currently living in Bridgend, South Wales). at 11:09 on Friday 08 June 2007
