John Oxtoby
John Oxtoby (
Life
The Primitive Methodist movement strove to return to the
Chief among the Primitive Methodists' praying men was John Oxtoby, affectionately known as "Praying Johnny". Praying Johnny was not known for his culture or great intellect, he possessed neither. What he possessed was the faith that moves mountains. He was of average height, sharp features, light brown hair and brown eyes. His speech and words were not considered eloquent to the ears of men, yet they were always sweet to the Father's ear[according to whom?]. "Six hours each day he usually spent on his knees, pleading with God, in behalf of himself, the Church and sinners." The Primitive Methodists loved to preach, pray, sing and shout. John Oxtoby was certainly no exception to this rule. "When travailing in anguish for a revival in the neighborhood in which he was laboring and when deeply anxious to see the glory of the Lord revealed, he spent many hours in secluded retirement; and has sometimes in this manner devoted whole days and nights to God."
References
- Leigh, Harvey & King, T.; The Life and Labours of John Oxtoby - Primitive Methodist Minister, Conference Offices 1857, London, England.
- Oxtoby, John; "Praying Johnny" (his autobiography)
- Ritson, Joseph; The Romance of Primitive Methodism
- Shaw, S.B.; Touching Incidents and Remarkable Answers to Prayer
- Whittaker, Colin C.; Great Revivals
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