In Memory Of Richard Burbridge

Earthen Vessel 1903:

In memory of my late beloved husband Richard Burbridge, who was taken to his much-longed-for rest on Sunday, March 15, 1903, being just passed his 80th birthday. His sufferings for many months have been great, but borne with exemplary patience. It was touching to see the grateful spirit he showed for many little act of kindness, and the pleasure he manifested at seeing any of the friends who valued him as a firm, un-flinching preacher of the everlasting truths of the Gospel. His memory will be deeply revered in the various Causes of truth where in the fifty-five years of his ministry he has supplied both in town and country. His pertinent, rich, and savoury preaching has, under Divine application, been made a lasting testimony to many a seeker: his deep, experimental knowledge of the finished work of his precious Lord has been marrow and fatness to not a few hungry souls; his firm, stable view’s of the Divine Sovereignty have come with sweet energising power to the hearts of his hearers, especially when one has seen the tear drop and the lip quiver at the mention of that dear name, the all-prevailing name of Jesus. Frequently on his dying bed he was heard to say, “I loved to preach God’s sovereignty and now I am realising it on my dying bed in suffering as I never thought I should suffer, while some are taken home comparatively easy.”

His mortal remains were taken to Smarden in Kent, where our brothers C. Cornwell and W. Harris officiated.

Anne Burbridge

Richard Burbridge

Richard Burbridge (1823-1903) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. He served as pastor for the church meeting at Camden Town.