William Vine
William Vine (1831-1896) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. He served as pastor for the church meeting at Zoar Chapel, Dicker, Sussex.
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The Life And Death Of William Vine
His health had been failing for some time, but he was only laid by two Lord's days. On the morning of Nov. 28th he was struck with paralysis. After he revived he was much blessed by hymn 404 coming to him, “Lord, what a riddle is my soul," &c., the first verses being so expressive of his life; but now he could say, "Let me be sick with love and die." These words also, with others, were blessed to him: "He standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, showing himself through the lattice. My beloved spake; and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away." (Song 2:9, 10). Also hymn 268: