Passing in Clapham (26 January 1962)

George Jeffreys died at his home in Clapham, England, on January 26, 1962. The Welsh evangelist who had once filled halls and tents now departed quietly, far from the public platforms that had made his name known across Britain and Ireland. Yet his final day did not diminish the meaning of his earlier obedience: a life spent urging sinners to flee to Christ, and believers to seek God with expectation.

A Welsh Voice that Would Not Compromise

Born in Wales and converted in the fires of early Pentecostal awakening, Jeffreys preached with a plainness that cut through religious fog. He spoke often of repentance, the new birth, and the authority of Scripture, pressing hearers to respond without delay. “I am not ashamed of the gospel,” he could have said with Paul, “because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). Many testimonies from his campaigns told of hardened consciences softened, homes restored, and churches revived.

Founder of the Elim Pentecostal Churches

Jeffreys is remembered as the founder of the Elim Pentecostal Churches, a growing network of congregations shaped by evangelism, disciplined preaching, and confident prayer. In city centers and rural districts alike, he called Christians to bold witness and to intercede for God’s healing and power, believing Christ still works with compassion. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8) was not a slogan to him, but a settled conviction meant to strengthen faith and stir holy courage.

Later Strain and Quieter Labor

The later decades of his life brought public strain, organizational conflict, and a reduced public profile. Even so, he continued in quieter labor—preaching where doors opened, counseling souls, and carrying a burden for revival rather than a desire for prominence. His perseverance displayed a different kind of heroism: steadfastness when applause fades, and fidelity when outcomes are costly.

Enduring Reminder to the Church

Jeffreys’s passing still speaks. God uses willing servants, not flawless ones; and faithful preaching leaves fruit beyond a lifetime—souls won, congregations planted, and believers steadied to pray, trust, and obey.