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The Life And Death Of Edward Mote
By the death of Mr. Edward Mote, which took place on Monday, April 4, 1892, the Church at Chadwell-treet, Clerkenwell, has lost one of its oldest, most loved, esteemed, and useful members. Baptized by Mr. John Hazelton in February, 1856, he had been a member of the Church for just over thirty-six years. In 1877 he was elected deacon, and…
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The Life And Ministry Of Edward Mote
The character and experience of our brother, the late Edward Mote, are described in the Scriptures at the head of this brief memorial, and the last acts and words of "Mr. Stand-fast" are peculiarly appropriate to the closing weeks of our dear friend's pilgrimage. By his departure the denomination has lost one of its most useful and honourable members; the…
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The Life And Ministry Of Silas Hickmott
His illness was inflammation of the lungs, of only five days' duration. "They that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" was truly fulfilled in him. He possessed that religion which testified he had been with Jesus. His heart was made upright in the things of God, and added learning to his lips. He neither courted the smiles…
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Of Some Have Compassion
The remainder of the apostle’s letter is positive and encouraging. It is full of help and comfort for the Lord’s people. Jude offers spiritual direction for our wellbeing. Previously, in verse 17, Jude used the title ‘beloved’ to register God’s loving commitment to His church and here, again, he employs it as a reminder of God’s continuing love and faithfulness.…
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A Brother Beloved (William Styles)
After reading the excellent article of Mr. Flegg in the July issue, and then the "Personal Appreciation" of Mr. Bull in that for August, I feel strongly constrained to add a few words more of appreciative testimony, having had the privilege of personal acquaintance with Mr. Styles for some twenty-five years or more. The text at the head of these…
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A Personal Appreciation Of William Styles
Another pen more able than ours has written one Appreciation of our late beloved friend and brother, Mr. W. Jeyes Styles, on behalf of the denomination to which he was attached and adorned. I cannot, however, refrain from adding a few lines of personal testimony respecting the kindness I received at the hands of one who many times befriended me,…
