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The First Strict And Particular Baptist Church In Lincoln
On Friday evening, June 26, 1874, a Church of Baptized Believers was formed in Newland Street, meeting in Lincoln, and Mr. W. Simpson was called to and publicly recognized as the pastor. The order of service is here given, it may be useful to others: W. Simpson read and they sung a hymn. C. W. Banks read the Word, pleased…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Simpson
Mr Winters,—Dear Brother,—-In answer to your kind request, I send the following brief account of myself. I, William Simpson, was born in the City of Lincoln, Dec. 2, 1828. My father was a master builder, but neither he nor my mother ever took me to a place of worship but once. No one cared for me, spiritually, and I cared…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Abbott
As all are born in sin, and by nature children of wrath, all are subject to bondage through the fear of death; this I found by experience at an early age: and as I increased in years, and multiplied my transgressions, the greater fear and dread I had of this king of terrors. As this O bondage is natural to…
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The Life And Ministry Of Giles George Whorlow
It is with deep feelings of regret that we record the death of Mr. Giles George Whorlow, a faithful and loving minister of the Gospel of Christ. Our departed brother was esteemed by a large circle of friends, because of his unassuming manner, genial disposition, and firmness in the truth of God. We have spent many happy and profitable hours…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Kennard
It seems but a short time since we first heard of the serious illness of our dear brother in Christ, Mr. William Kennard, of Croydon. We were then told that—"He had been near unto the golden gate; Serene he waited for the Master's calling;" and soon the solemn tidings of his departure reached us. His ransomed soul peacefully passed the…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Bull
With deep and solemn regret we record the sudden, but not unexpected, death of Mr. William Bull, the venerable and highly esteemed pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, Wellingborough, which occurred at an early hour on the morning of Tuesday, February 28, 1888, at the age of 74 years. Personally, we only remember to have been once in the company of…
