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The Life And Death Of John Stevens
John Stevens, Baptist. Sacred is the memory of the Rev. John Stevens, who exchanged mortality for immortal vigour, and for a crown of life, after a long affliction of excruciating pain from the stone, &c., under which he enjoyed great supports, lively joys, and strong comforts; composedly and resignedly waiting and wishing for the uninterrupted enjoyment of his covenant God,…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Stevens
John Stevens was born at Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, June 8th, 1776. During his early years he resided with his grandfather, but subsequently went to his father's, and learnt his business of a shoemaker. His father and family were all church people, and John, of course, attended church with them. "When about 10, he went to London, with a view of improving…
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The Life And Ministry Of W. E. Palmer
Mr. W. E. Palmer, Pastor (Succoth), Rushden, Northamptonshire Dear Brother Winters,—At your request I give a brief outline of my strange pathway. I was born in London, May 9th, 1834. My parents were professedly of the Established Church, and so I was brought up to that Church. My father died suddenly, when I was about five years old, and, as…
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The Removal Of John And Mary Newton’s Caskets
On Wednesday, January 25th, 1893, a ceremony of singular interest was celebrated at Only Church, when the remains of John Newton, and of Mary, his wife, were re interred in the parish churchyard. The following is a an extract from his will, which will be read with interest:— “In the name of God, Amen. I, John Newton, of Coleman-street-buildings, in…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Slate Anderson
In an old note-book of ours, under date May, 1872, we found the following account of: Mr. James Wells And Mr. James Foreman The spring of 1872 will long be remembered by the Strict and Particular Baptists of England, as the period when they were deprived by death of two of their greatest preachers, Mr. James Wells and Mr. John…
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The Life And Ministry Mrs. Sarah Ann Chisnall
On February 8th, 1898, our dear departed sister Chisnall fell asleep in Jesus, in the very early hours of the morning, in the 67th year of her age. After a long and painful illness borne with patience and resignation, the weariness of which often brought her soul very low, causing her to cry out, “Why art thou cast down, O…
