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The Life And Ministry Of Ebenezer Marsh
Born into this world of sin on August 5th, 1853, the dealings of God with the writer have been one long chain of goodness, grace and love to the present hour; but, oh! what shame and confusion of face is mine as the question comes, "How has it been requited?" Only the writer could give anything like a just answer…
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The Life And Ministry Of Gilbert Beebe
Mr. Saluson: In fulfillment of my promise, I will state some of the most important incidents of my life. I was born in the town (now city) of Norwich, Connecticut on the 25th day of November, 1800. At a very early period, and as far back as my memory extends, I was seriously impressed with a solemn conviction of my…
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The Life And Death Of Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts, Independent. Isaac Watts, D.D., Pastor of a Church of Christ in London; successor of the Rev. Mr. Joseph Caryl, Dr. John Owen, Mr. David Clarkson, and Dr. Isaac Chauncey; after fifty years of feeble labours in the gospel, interrupted by four years of tiresome sickness, was at last dismissed to rest, Nov. 25, A.D. 1748, set. 75.—2 Cor.…
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The Life And Ministry Of Edward Mitchell
The name of our highly esteemed brother, the pastor of Chadwell Street, having, until recently, been closely associated with Guildford, we find a little difficulty in detaching it entirely from that locality. However, feeling convinced that God has placed him in his present position, we wish to become familiar to the change, knowing, as we do, that both Churches are…
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The Life And Death Of Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain was born at Birmingham in the year 1761. His father and mother died when he was very young, which was no small disadvantage to him with regard to his education. At an early age he was put apprentice to engraver. On his coming to reside in London, he became acquainted with a circle of gay and thoughtless youths,…
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The Life And Ministry Of Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain was born in Birmingham in 1761. His parents died when he was very young. At an early age he was apprenticed to an engraver. On removing to London, he became acquainted with a number of gay youths, who were extremely fond of plays and dancing, and, being naturally of a cheerful disposition, his company was much sought after.…
