John Glover (1714–1774) was an English preacher and writer.

Life

Glover left school at age 13, and was apprenticed to business. Later he retired on a legacy from an uncle. In 1748 he was influenced by the teaching of the Methodists at

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. His published memoirs are entirely devoted to religious reflection, and he corresponded with the

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writer Anne Dutton. In 1761, his health failed, and he retired from business. The latter portion of Glover's life seems to have been spent in preaching and in writing religious

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s. He died at Norwich 9 May 1774.

Works

Glover published: * ''Some Scriptural Directions and Advice to assist the Faith and Practice of true Believers.… The second edition … much enlarged. To which is added, Two consolatory letters, written by an eminent Christian … to one who seemed to be near his Dissolution'', Norwich, 1770. A third edition appeared in 1791. * ''Some Memoirs of the Life, of J. G. … Written by himself. To which is added, a sermon n Psalm xii. 1(by J. Carter) preached on the occasion of his death'', 2 pts. London, 1774. * ''The Hidden and Happy Life of a Christian … exemplified in an extract from the diary of Mr. J. G.'', London 775?

References

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