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Methodism: Primitive Methodism
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One feature of Primitive Methodism was that it reached the ordinary working people, and changed their lives for good. No hamlet was too small, and Ramsor, a hamlet in the Parish of Ellastone, became prominent. Mission work from Ramsor included the mines at Ecton and Mixon. The social work of John Wesley was continued by the Primitive Methodists, for the benefit of the poor. Some historians suggest that this was the ground out of which the Labour Party, so far as it was concerned to help working people, grew.
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Primitive Methodism had a concern for mission. The first missionary meeting was held in 1811. The duty was urged of taking the Gospel to the ‘dark and benighted villages of Derbyshire.’ The first missionaries were sent to New York, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. At the instigation of the Norwich District the Conference of 1861 committed itself to an African mission. In 1870 two missionaries landed in Fernando Po, a Spanish island colony off the West coast of Africa, and a memorable first service was held in the house of a fervent Christian, Mamma Job. In the 1890s one of the missionaries in Fernando Po was Nathaniel Boocock and his memorial plaque is on the wall of this church.
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In the 19th century Methodism in Britain flowed in several channels, including Primitive Methodism which began with 'camp meetings' in 1807 and was organised into a separate body in 1811. The Methodists grew to be a large, respectable and influential section of society; characterised by the 'nonconformist conscience' and ... the 'temperance movement' and many members with poor origins became prosperous. The missionary movement also spread the Methodist message around the world.
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There was no strong sacramental theology in Primitive Methodism and the term Holy Communion was rarely used; simply the Sacrament or the Lord’s Supper sufficed. The congregation received the elements seated in their places and were ministered to by the stewards. In latter days the invitation to participate was extended to all who love the Lord Jesus and this included children, though in earlier days admission was by class ticket. The president at the service could be ordained or lay.
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