MORRIS, DAVID (1787-1858), Calvinistic Methodist preacher,
publisher of Pantycelyn’‘s works; b. in 1787, son of John and Ann Morris of Melin Clun-hir, Llandybie, Carms. He was a dissolute young man until he was converted by the Independent Rhys Powel of Cross Inn. He joined the Methodists at Betws, but shortly afterwards changed over to Hendre chapel. He began to preach c. 1816 but was never ordained; it seems likely, however, that he was the means of converting Edward Matthews (q.v.) of Ewenni. He acquired the copyright of ‘Pantycelyn's’ works from the latter's family and between the years 1833 and 1854 published several editions of them. He d. 19 June 1858, and was buried at Hendre.
Bibliography:
- W. Jones, Cenadon Hedd, 1859, 50-5;
- James Morris, Meth. Sir Gaerfyrddin, 88;
- J. J. Morgan, Cofiant Edward Matthews, 25;
- G. M. Roberts, Meth. fy Mro, 52-4;
- J. H. Davies, Rhestr o Lyfrau W. Williams, viii.
Author:
Rev. Gomer Morgan Roberts, M.A., (1904-93), Pont-rhyd-y-fen / St Dogmael's / Llandybïe
