 George Jeffreys was always conscious that one day he would end up in the ministry. Others too recognised the hand of God on his life. This desire was well under way when he was "... accepted for admission into the 'Thomas Myerscough's Missionary Training School' in Preston as a candidate for foreign service." This step was "recommended by the Leader and others of the Swansea Missionary Union". (Boddy Rev A. Confidence Oct 1912 Pg 237 reproduced by Tony Cauchi on CD)
The two brothers George and Stephen were also instrumental in bringing a sense of revival into many villages in Wales and elsewhere. Many turned to faith in Jesus Christ and also witnessed the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with many signs and wonders and some amazing healings taking place (Feb 1913). Those present were really conscious of a strong sense of the Holy Spirit's presence. As a result the two brothers were in great demand as convention speakers throughout the country as well as Camp meetings in Ireland.
The power of God was so evident that it wasn't long before these two men of God were referred to as 'revivalists' as successful meetings were conducted wherever they went. They were also guest speakers alongside other great men of God such as Smith Wigglesworth and T.B. Barratt. Initially Methodists, Wesleyan, Anglican and Congregational churches would open their doors and welcome the brothers to hold revival meetings with ever increasing crowds in attendance. Reports of people being set free from tobacco and other addictions were not uncommon. It wasn't long before their fame spread to further afield, as George was a guest speaker at a camp of some 2,000 German Prisoners of War and also meetings were conducted for our own soldiers.
Apart from Wales many other places throughout the country testified of the Holy Spirit's working through George Jeffreys - Belfast, Bangor, Sunderland, Plymouth, Silksworth, Hereford and London to name but a few, and all this before the end of 1915. The Jeffreys brothers also preached in Westminister Central Hall - one of the key meeting halls for the Methodist movement. |