Two Northern Stalwarts: Thomas Jolley and Oliver Heywood

The Puritans were a diverse group of evangelically-minded, confessionally reformed pastors of the seventeenth century whose great priority was to glorify God in their personal lives, in their families, and in the churches they served. This week we introduce two lesser-known Puritans from the north of England, Thomas Jolley (or Jollie) and Oliver Heywood, along with some of their brethren. In the crucible of affliction, these men proved the faithfulness of God to those who labour in His harvest fields, even when the harvest is hampered by temptations within and trials without.   Featured Articles: – 'Thomas Jolley of Wymondhouses', Iain H. Murray, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 49 (July/August 1967). – 'First Nonconformist Ordinations in Yorkshire', Roy Middleton, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 146 (November 1975).     Related Resources: – Text version of 'First Nonconformist Ordinations in Yorkshire': https://banneroftruth.org/resources/articles/2019/the-first-nonconformist-ordinations-in-yorkshire/ – Book: William Grimshaw of Howarth, by Faith Cook (clothbound, 368 pages – also available in paperback). https://banneroftruth.org/store/history-biography/william-grimshaw-of-haworth-2/ – Book: Douglas Higgins: Autobiography of a Yorkshire Christian (paperback, 104 pages). https://banneroftruth.org/store/history-biography/douglas-higgins/   Banner Borders Conference (serving the north of England and south of Scotland): https://conferences.banneroftruth.org/conferences/borders-conference/   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast