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J. D. (John Daniel) Jones
1865–1942
A celebrated Welsh Congregational minister and devotional writer, he became known for warm, thoughtful biblical commentaries that reached a wide English-speaking readership. His life joined preaching, public leadership, and a steady stream of accessible religious books.
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The model prayer : A series of expositions on "the Lord's prayer"
by J. D. (John Daniel) Jones
About the author
Born in Ruthin, Wales, in 1865, John Daniel Jones was educated at University College of Wales in Aberystwyth, Owens College in Manchester, and the Lancashire Independent College. He was ordained in 1889 and went on to serve churches in the English Midlands, becoming especially well known through his long ministry at Bournemouth.
Alongside his work as a preacher, he emerged as an influential figure in British Nonconformist life. He chaired the Congregational Union of England and Wales and was widely recognized as a leading public voice among Free Church ministers. His autobiography, Three Score Years and Ten, appeared in 1940.
Jones is remembered by many readers for his devotional books and Bible commentaries, including works on the Gospels and other New Testament writings. His writing style was practical and inviting, aimed at helping ordinary readers engage more deeply with scripture rather than overwhelming them with technical scholarship.