George Isbell
George Isbell (1815-1860) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. In July 1838, he was appointed pastor for the Independent church meeting at Stoke, Devonport; in 1841 he organized a church at Stoke Chapel on Strict Baptist principles; in 1858 he was appointed pastor of the church meeting at Bethesda Chapel, Bath.
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The Life And Death Of George Isbell
Died. At Bath, on March 6th, aged 45, deeply regretted by his attached congregation, MR. G. S. B. Isbell, minister of the gospel at Bethesda Chapel, Bath, after an illness of about four weeks. On Lord's Day evening, February 5th, he spoke from the words, "Behold the Lamb of God,” with much unction, but with evident difficulty from illness. He went from the pulpit to his bed-room, which he never after left. Ulceration of the tongue and throat set in, and increased till danger was anticipated. On Lord's Day evening, March 4th, the bowels were attacked, which ended in mortification. His agony was great. He said, "The great struggle is now begun." Large doses of opium, by the advice of the medical attendant, were administered,…