Hopkin Bevan Explained

Hopkin Bevan (1765–1839) was a Calvinist Methodist minister and writer.

Early life

Born 4 May 1765, his parents were Rees and Mary Bevan of Cilfwnwr, Llangyfelach in Glamorgan. As a boy he attended school in his hometown, and then was schooled in Swansea. He joined the Methodists in Gopa Fach in 1788 and began preaching about 1792.^[1]

Career

Ordained in Llandeilo in the summer of 1811, he was among the first ordained Calvinist Methodist ministers.^{[2] [3]} He was a minister at the Bethel chapel in Llangyfelach.^[4] His written works include; Ychydig Hanes neu Goffawdwriaeth (1838), Hymnau a Phenillion (1838), and his autobiography (1840). He died 29 December 1839, and was buried in Bethel chapel in Llangyfelach.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: Thomas Mardy Rees. Notable Welshmen (1700-1900): ... with Brief Notes, in Chronological Order, and Authorities. Also a Complete Alphabetical Index. 1908. Herald Office. 195.
2. Book: David Ceri Jones. Eryn Mant White. The Elect Methodists: Calvinistic Methodism in England and Wales, 1735-1811. January 4, 2012. University of Wales Press. 978-0-7083-2502-5. 229, 278.
3. Book: Calvinistic Methodists. The history, constitution ... and confession of faith of the Calvinistic Methodists in Wales, drawn up by their own associated ministers. 1827. 31.
4. Book: The Sessional Papers of the House of Lords: Session 1837-8-38, VOL XLVI. 1838. 140.
5. Hopkin Bevan. s-BEVA-HOP-1765. 12 April 2016.