Josiah Crutcher
Josiah Crutcher (1823-1888) was a servant of Christ in alignment with the teachings of the Strict and Particular Baptists. For the last fifteen years of his life, he was a member (deacon) of Grove Chapel, Camberwell, during which time Thomas Bradbury was appointed pastor. Mr. Crutcher was actively involved in Strict Baptist activities, earning the respect of all who knew him.
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The Life And Ministry Of Josiah Crutcher
Our readers will unite with us in our expressions of grief at the demise of our highly esteemed brother in Christ, Josiah Crutcher, which took place Oct. 2, 1888, in his 65th year. At the funeral on Monday, Oct. 9, the greatest possible respect to the memory of the deceased was shown at The Grove, Camberwell. The pulpit was becomingly draped in black, avd all the occupants of the body of the chapel were in mourning attire, as also were many in the gallery. Our godly brother, Mr. Thomas Bradbury, conducted the service amid unmistakable signs of emotion and sorrow, and expressions of joy, on account of the happy departure of his highly-esteemed and faithful friend and co-worker, Josiah Crutcher. With faltering lips Mr. Bradbury…
