John Henry Jowett (1863–1923) was a British Protestant minister, preacher, and author, regarded as one of his era’s most influential Christian leaders. His sermons and writings emphasized spiritual devotion, pastoral care, and biblical interpretation.
Born in Northowram, England, Jowett was shaped by the Congregationalist tradition. He studied at Airedale College, the University of Edinburgh, and Mansfield College-Oxford, preparing for ministry. His first pastoral role was at St. James’ Congregational Church in Newcastle upon Tyne, followed by Carr’s Lane Congregational Church in Birmingham, succeeding R.W. Dale. He later served at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York (1911–18) and Westminster Chapel in London (1918–22.)
Jowett’s writings include The Preacher: His Life and Work (1912,) My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year (1914,) The Whole Armour of God (1916,) and Brooks by the Traveller’s Way (1923.) His devotional works, such as Yet Another Day (1905) and Things That Matter Most (1913,) remain widely read.
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Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.
—John Henry Jowett
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