The Journal of John Richardson

by: John Richardson

The life of John Richardson (1667-1753) is a powerful confirmation of Jesus’ words, that heavenly things “are hidden from the wise and prudent and revealed unto babes,” and that His “power is made perfect in weakness.” Though starting out in life a poor farm boy with little education, Richardson became a faithful student in the Holy Spirit’s school of Christ, where he not only learned spiritual truths and heavenly mysteries, but came to experience his garments washed, his mind renewed, and his heart changed. Originally from England, he travelled as a minister for most of his adult life, twice visiting the American colonies, where he triumphantly defended the truth against “that sad apostate” George Keith. (Original title: An Account of the Life of that Ancient Servant of Jesus Christ, John Richardson, Giving a Relation of his Trials and Exercises in his Youth, and his services in the Work of the Ministry, in England, Ireland, America, etc.)