Primitive Methodists

The Primitive Methodists were a group formed mainly from the working classes, who favoured open-air preaching and were seen as something of a bugbear by the 19th century establishment.

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While Methodism became progressively more middle class as it sought financial support, the Primitive Methodists relied on “mechanik” (nonprofessional) preachers and free-will offerings.

1793 2001

Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Primitive Methodists, which have been spoken of above, the following denominations exist:

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

+ The Primitive Methodists, who met with greater success than the New

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913

'If 'twere Monday and I warn't a member o' the Primitive Methodists, I'd leather all th 'lot of yond'. '

Indian Tales Rudyard Kipling 1900

The Rev.Mr. Rothery and the Rev.Mr. Allen, of the Primitive Methodists, have for sundry vague theological reasons especially distinguished themselves by opposition to compulsory vaccination; but it is only just to say that the great body of the English clergy have for a long time taken the better view.

A History of the warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom 1896

He had bought a chapel from the Primitive Methodists for Divine service, and had erected schools for upwards of three hundred children.

From Death into Life Haslam, William 1880

a good deal given to religion; and the Primitive Methodists have

The Vicar of Bullhampton Anthony Trollope 1848