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The Life And Ministry Of John Smith
Dear Christian Brother,—According to your most unexpected request, I herewith give a few jottings to accompany portrait, and in so doing hope good may come to some who shall read, and God be glorified. I was born in the year 1850. Very early in years I was the subject of religious impressions, and was led to desire an experience of…
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The Life And Ministry Of Josiah Cowell
My beloved husband was born at Camberwell of godly parents, both of whom were members of Grove Chapel. He received very early impressions direct from God, which were confirmed by constant attendance on the searching ministry of the late Joseph Irons. He possessed strong character—clever, artistic in his tastes, his energetic mind fired by the fervour of youth and a…
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The Life And Ministry Of Richard Batchelor
Mr. Richard Batchelor, Minister of the Gospel, born 1818; died August 23rd, 1892. This faithful servant of the Lord was well-known to the churches of truth in this neighbourhood, and also to many in Labcashire and Yorkshire. He left behiud him an account of the Lord's gracious dealings with his soul (which is too long for the present purpose) in…
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The Life And Ministry Of Richard Varder
Mr. R. Varder was born in the village of Harberton, in the county of Devon, on November 24th, 1829. When eleven months old his mother was taken from him by death; and at the age of nine years his father died, leaving him with three brothers and one sister, orphans. But in a remarkable manner they each proved the truth…
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The Life And Ministry Of Robert Bowles
I was born in London, November 27th, 1824. From my earliest recollection I had a strong convictions of sin, and of the being, majesty, and perfections of God. So that I have often, when a child, crept into some secret place to call upon God to pardon my sin, and teach me to know and do His will. Under the…
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The Life And Ministry Of Thomas Carr
Dear Brother,—In responding to your request that I should record some of God's gracious dealings with me, I will commence by stating that it was my great privilege to be born of godly parents, and in very early life taken by them to the Old Surrey Tabernacle, Borough Road, where the late Mr. James Wells ministered for so many years.…
