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The Life And Ministry Of John Brand
Our departed brother was born at Thundersley, Essex, on August 8, 1843. While the influence and training of his godly parents (to which he often alluded) was not lost upon him, he soon gave evidence that he was born in sin, though presented from going to the excess of wickedness to which many have gone. From a child there were…
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The Life And Ministry Of Harry Chilvers
When asked by the beloved editor of our Magazine to send an account of the Lord's dealings with me in providence and grace, the text came to my mind, "What is man that Thou art mindful of him? By nature, a poor sinful wretch, living without hope and God in the world: all his powers and passions, like so many…
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The Life And Ministry Of H. D. Sandell
The following is a brief account of the origin, &c., of Mr. H. D. Sandell, pastor of Ebenezer, Fulham, whose call by grace and to the ministry has recently been given in our pages. Our brother says:— "I was born on April 22nd, 1848, in the parish of St. Saviour's, Southwark. My parents were then rather reduced in circumstances, having…
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The Life And Ministry Of G. Diffey
For the benefit of our readers in Devonshire, Wales, America, and Australia, we give a portrait and brief sketch of our old friend Mr. Diffey, late pastor of Poulner, near Ringwood, Hants. Deceased was born near the town of Corfe Castle, Dorset, in 1820; was brought up among the "Independents," where he attended the Bible-class; and on the subject of…
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The Life And Ministry Of E. M. Bacon
Dear Brother,—The year 1858, on August 23rd, in the ancient city of Coventry, was the time and place fixed by the Great First Cause of all events for ushering into this world—beautiful in its created glory, though blighted by Adam's sin—of the one who has been spared to write this. I was left fatherless when nearly eight years of age,…
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The Life And Ministry Of Andrew Ward
I was born on July 30, 1854, in the village of Earl's Barton, Northamptonshire. My parents were poor, but hard-working. At the time of my birth they were not professors, but soon afterward they were called by God out of darkness into His marvelous light. I can just remember them being baptized, so from my early remembrance I was brought…
