No Difficulties With God: The Life of Thomas Charles, Bala

by D. Eryl Davies

An exciting,easy–to–read biography of a preacher, scholar and educationalist whose impact on the religious and cultural life of Wales and other nations was immense. Thomas Charles was a household name in Wales at least until the mid–twentieth century. The moving story of the young teenager Mary Jones walking twenty–six miles alone over the mountains to Bala to buy her copy of the Bible from him remains popular to this day, drawing attention to Charles’s work in obtaining copies of the Bible for people in Wales and other countries. Enjoying an intimate relationship with Christ, Charles worked tirelessly preaching the gospel, educating the poor to read the Bible, then obtaining Bibles in Welsh and other languages for people to read. His extensive contacts with Evangelical Anglican clergy in England was a key in supporting and extending his influence in and beyond Wales. There is much to learn from Charles’s commitment to Christ and His church, his love of the Bible and awareness of divine providence as well as his experience of genuine revivals. As we learn about Thomas Charles’ life and faith may we follow his example in communing intimately with our risen, exalted Lord and proclaim Him passionately to the whole world. Welsh preacher, scholar and educationalist
Huge impact in Wales and beyond
Absorbing biographical introduction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 8, 2022

About the author

Dr Davies is Research Supervisor at WEST (Wales Evangelical School of Theology) where he was principal and lecturer from 1985 until 2006, and is an elder in the Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff. He has written many books and papers, such as Heaven is a Far Better Place; Human Cloning; and Truth Under Attack: Volumes 1 and 2, all published by EP Books.

D. Eryl Davies

Reviews

[Jonathan Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a heartwarming look at one of my heroes - Thomas Charles. It is a short biography that doesn’t just look at the history, but the providence of God behind the history. I particularly enjoyed the exploration of Charles‘s romantic life.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful introduction to a man who should be far better known that he is! If you don’t know much about Thomas Charles, get this book.