John Adams
John Adams (1751-1835) was a High-Calvinist business-man and hymn-writer. He never served the office of Gospel Preacher. He was converted to Christ under the gospel ministry of John Collett Ryland, having joined the church thereafter. However, when John Ryland Jr (the aforementioned pastor’s son) assumed the pastorate after his father resigned, he replaced his father’s high views of sovereign grace with the pernicious teachings of Andrew Fuller. Adams stood against the change, himself being excommunicated from the church. He later moved to London and became a member of William Huntingdon’s church.
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The Life And Ministry Of John Adams
John Adams was born at Northampton, in the year 1751, of poor industrious parents. His mother, who was a good woman, was a member of the Baptist church under John Ryland, sen. They had two sons. The elder died young; but the younger, John, was put apprentice to an ironmonger in the same town. His master was so satisfied with his conduct, that he left off business in his favor. When 18 years of age, it pleased God to enlighten his mind by his Spirit, and call him into the grace of Christ. He then joined the church under Mr. Ryland, and continued a consistent member after Mr. Ryland left, his son, Dr. Ryland, succeeding him. When Mr. A. Fuller's work on the Gospel came…
