William Williams, Pantycelyn (61B2(WILLIAM WILLIAMS PANTYCELYN))

William Williams (1717-91) was born at Cefn-coed in the parish of Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, and was ordained deacon in 1740. From c.1748 he made his home at Pantycelyn, and became the most prominent hymnwriter of the Methodist movement in Wales, as well as a tireless itinerant preacher. He published more than 90 books and pamphlets. He is buried in the churchyard at Llanfair-ar-y-bryn.

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	Crucifixion with Vicar Prichard and William Williams Pantycelyn firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd 1922 Church of St Mary, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire east wall of the chancel
	King David with St Twrog and William Williams Pantycelyn about 1900 Church of St Twrog, Maentwrog, Gwynedd west end of the nave