William Harris

William Harris (1807-1892) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. He served as an itinerate preacher laboring throughout the county of Suffolk. He was considered for many years the stated minister at Occold, Blakenham, Hoxne.

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    The Life And Ministry Of William Harris

    "William Harris, born at Culpho, near Grundisburgh, in 1807, was brought to a knowledge of the truth under the preaching of the late Samuel Collins, who, on one Sabbath, was addressing young men, and in his discourse said, "It may be there are some of you young men here who never thanked God for a mercy in your lives, but some of you may have even dared to curse Him to His face." And as Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man," so the Spirit spoke to William'a soul, and he was compelled to hide his face and weep. After that his mind was much exercised with regard to his own salvation, and being in deep trouble, he rose very early one morning, went…