John Vinall

John Vinall (1782-1860) was a sovereign grace preacher, considered to be “the last of the Huntingtonian Ministers”. While in his late teens, he came under the gospel ministries of Jenkin Jenkins and William Huntington. In 1811, he was appointed pastor of two churches—Providence Chapel, Brighton; Jireh Chapel, Lewes. After suffering a stroke in 1831, he was left paralyzed on the left side of his body, though continued in the ministry to the great blessing of the Lord’s people.

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    The Life And Death Of John Vinall

    Death. On March 3rd, Mr. John Vinall, of Lewes, Sussex.—Dear Sir,—I feel anxious that friends who might not otherwise hear should be informed, through the medium of the "Gospel Standard," of the death of the late lamented Mr. John Vinall, who was 45 years minister of Jireh Chapel, Lewes, and Providence Chapel, Brighton, which event took place on Saturday, March 3rd, 1860, in the 78th year of his age. He had been paralysed on one side for 28 years; and his weakness greatly increased, especially within the last fornight of his life. During this time his mind was usually very peaceful and quiet, earnestly longing for his dismission. He said, if the Lord were to tell him to go to Scotland, and die there, he…

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    The Life And Ministry Of John Vinall

    The interment of the mortal remains of this highly esteemed and aged minister, took place Friday afternoon, March 9th, 1860, at two o'clock, under circumstances which must have been, on such a melancholy occasion, very gratifying to all his relations and friends and admirers. The late Rev. John Vinall was no ordinary man; by application in studying the Scriptures, coupled with great natural ability, he raised himself to a position of eminence in the county of Sussex; and so numerous were those who may fairly be regarded as his followers that they can now be counted by thousands. In paying the last tribute of respect to departed worth, they were not forgetful of their spiritual benefactor, for they attended in large numbers, many of them…