• • The Church,  Samuel Medley

    Dear Lord, To Us Assembled Here

    Numbers 6:22-27: "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,  The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:  the LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. And…

  • Mrs. Samuel Jones

    The Life And Ministry Of Mrs. Samuel Jones

    Mrs. Jones (relict of the late Mr. Samuel Jones, who was well known in connection with Mount Ephraim, Margate) peacefully passed away February 27, in her 79th year, at the residence of her eldest son, Bethune-road, Stoke Newington. Deceased was a noble specimen of God’s workmanship—upright gait, cheerful, bright, happy-looking Christian woman. Her pleasing countenance, always beaming with joy, gave…

  • John Box

    The Life And Ministry Of John Box

    Our highly-esteemed and deeply-beloved brother, Mr. John Box, fell asleep in Jesus in the early morning of Christmas-day, Dec. 25, 1901, after an illness extending over 12 months. Among the many offices he so well and ably filled was that of chairman of the trustees of this magazine. We give below a full account of the funeral service. The comprehensive…

  • Featured,  Frank Grimwood,  Jared Smith On Various Issues

    The Life and Ministry Of Frank Grimwood

    The congregation meeting at Bethesda Chapel, Notting Hill Gate, London, was organized in 1866 around the teachings of the Strict and Particular Baptists. The first pastor, Mr. David Crumpton, served the office for six years, during which time he partnered with Mr. John Hazelton when organizing the Metropolitan Association of Strict Baptist Churches. Four more pastors followed before the turn…

  • John Banks

    The Life And Ministry Of John Banks

    Before this is in the hands of our readers, they will have heard of the departure of our beloved brother, Mr. John Waters Banks. The home-call came somewhat suddenly on Friday morning, May 5th. For some time past our brother had been suffering from a weak and diseased heart. On Thursday, April 20th, he attended the anniversary services at Waltham…

  • David Doudney

    The Life And Ministry Of David Doudney

    We deeply regret to announce the death of David Alfred Doudney, which took place at Southsea, on Friday night, April 21st, at the advanced age of 82. Mr. (afterwards Dr.) Doudney in early life carried on business as a printer, in Long-lane, City, on the site where the Aldersgate-street Railway Station now stands. Deceased was born on March 8, 1811,…