W. E. Palmer

W. E. Palmer (1834-?) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. After his application to the Metropolitan College was declined by Charles Spurgeon, he pursued his call to preach by ministering to local congregations, eventually receiving the appointment as Pastor for the church meeting at Succoth, Rushden, Northamptonshire, 1889.

  • W. E. Palmer

    The Life And Ministry Of W. E. Palmer

    Mr. W. E. Palmer, Pastor (Succoth), Rushden, Northamptonshire Dear Brother Winters,—At your request I give a brief outline of my strange pathway. I was born in London, May 9th, 1834.  My parents were professedly of the Established Church, and so I was brought up to that Church. My father died suddenly, when I was about five years old, and, as a consequence, as soon as able, I had to leave school and go to work. But from my earliest recollection I had a fear of God, and trembled at the thought of death. I often, to calm this fear, vowed and resolved to be a Christian. But alas! when I entered into life's labour I sought to drown this feeling by entering into all manner…