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The Life And Ministry Of James Flegg
I was born in London in the year 1865. My parents were members at "Salem," Meards Court, and l was the subject of many earnest prayers. For some years I went my own way; but during those years the Lord's eye was upon me and He preserved me. I often look back upon those years and say with emphasis:— “Preserved…
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The Life And Ministry Of James Poyton
James Ebenezer Poyton was the embodiment of "The Book of Psalms,'' “Watts' Psalms and Hymns," "Denham's," and the "Union Tune Book.” Though the subject of many doubts and fears, the praises of God were invariably uppermost in his mind. Deceased had a well-formed head and excellent mind, but lacked the advantages of education, having early in life to begin a…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Hazelton
My Dear Brother,—Being of a quiet, timid, and retiring turn of mind, I must say I was somewhat surprised when yon asked me for photo and short sketch. The question has often been asked what relationship I sustain towards those of the same name who have been, or still are, connected with our beloved denomination? To such I would reply,…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Lynn
I was born in 1845, at Kingsland, and was the first son in a numerous family: a child over whom much prayer was offered by my father, and by others at Trinity, Hackney, where he was a member under the hallowed ministry of Mr. Hughes. Thence we removed to Camberwell. For a brief period "The Grove" was the spiritual lodge;…
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The Life And Ministry Of Samuel Bland
On the occasion of my recognition as pastor of the newly-formed Church at Cheshunt, Oct. 17, 1853, I gave what I believed to be a true account of my being brought out of darkness into light, and afterwards felt constrained to enter the Gospel ministry. That statement was taken down and published in the December number of the Earthen Vessel,…
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The Life And Ministry Of Samuel Gray
We are enabled this month to present our readers with a portrait of Mr. Samuel Gray, of Brighton. Our brother has been brought so much to the front during the past eighteen months in connection with the Strict Baptist Mission, and we have become so familiar with him as a man, a brother, and a minister of the Gospel, that…
