Evan Evans (Ieuan Glan Geirionydd)
While the services of Nicander, from their very
purpose and form, were largely confined to the
psalmody of his own Church, another clergyman--the
Rev. EVAN EVANS (Ieuan Glan Geirionydd)
has given some choice hymns to the nation at
large. He was born at Trefriw, and had his early
imagination charmed by the picturesque surroundings
of his home. His parents were renowned for
their piety, and were the pioneers of Calvinistic
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Methodism in the neighbourhood. Like most
great men, he owed his greatness largely to his
mother. He started life as a schoolmaster; but
a marked success at an Eisteddvod having brought
him into public notice, he was induced to devote
himself to the ministry of the Church. He held
successively the curacies of Christleton and Ince,
in Cheshire. Ill-health compelled him to leave
Ince, and he spent some time in retirement among
the beloved hills of Trefriw. When he had partially
recovered, he was appointed to the curacy
of Rhyl. This took place in the month of July,
1854. On the 21st day of the following January
death came and led him into rest.
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