...’) became a badge of cultural identity for Welsh communities world-wide. Particular attention is given to William Williams of Pantycelyn (1717–91), the growing influence of Calvinistic Methodism on dissenting worship, efforts to improve congregational singing, theological changes, and the growth of holiness...

... Hughes Donald Wynn 1911–67 Stanton Walter Creator of the earth and skies Agincourt Plaistow Troy Court Kaan Fred 1929– We turn to you O God of every nation Cowper Evangelical Revival Newton Pantycelyn Scottish paraphrases Scottish psalms Smart Toplady Welsh hymns Williams...

... revivalists, among whom William Williams Pantycelyn played the key role; and Samuel Davies who pioneered the use of hymns and hymn-writing in the colonies. Evangelical hymnody linked evangelicals who were otherwise much divided. It innovated with an intense focus on Christ as redeemer, creative allusions...