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The Life And Testimony Of William Osmond
My Dear Brother Winters,—At the request of several of my friends in Christ, I have endeavoured to give a short relation of the Lord's dealings with me in Providence and grace until the present time. I have been told that I was born in Bermondsey, about a mile from London Bridge, June 26, 1825, and before I had attained the age of three years, God's goodness and special mercy were manifested on my behalf. The Lord removed both parents from time to eternity, and they gave no signs of grace; but my mother, a widow, a fortnight before her death, left me with my father's sister, a godly woman, who prayed for me, watched over me, taught me to read the Bible, fed and clothed…
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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 remarks, taken (of course) away from its surroundings, will doubtless be expressive of the feeling of many, particularly (though by no means exclusively) in our own denomination. Ever modest and reticent, almost to shyness, with regard to his own talents and acquirements, he was desirous to use what he possessed for the good of others who needed help and did so use it continually. Almost…
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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, especially as a young minister in the early years of my service for the Master. My first introduction to Mr. Styles was at the laying of the memorial stones of the Tabernacle, West Ham Lane, on Tuesday, March 7th, 1903. Taking me kindly by the hand, he gave me a cordial welcome to his home. No one in the denomination probably owes more to our…
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The Life And Death Of William Styles
Yet another honored minister of our denomination and former editor of this Magazine has been called to rest. Our friend and brother, Mr. Styles, departed to be for ever with the Lord on Wednesday evening, May 6th. He had been laid aside from active service for several years in a condition of increasing weakness, and for many weeks had been confined to bed, so that the end was not unexpected. While the removal of one whom we have known and highly esteemed for so many years casts a shadow over us, we cannot but rejoice that God's weary servant has entered the Father's home on high. We express our warm sympathy with Mrs. Styles in her sad bereavement.
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The Life And Ministry Of William Styles
On a Sunday afternoon in April, a little more than thirty years ago, the Sunday-school at Keppel Street joined the school at Soho in the celebration of their anniversary. An interesting address was given on that occasion by the pastor of Keppel Street Church from Eccl. 12:1-8, which was illustrated by means of a lad whom the speaker had with him in the pulpit. This address was listened to with rapt attention by the children. Such is our earliest recollection of Mr. Styles, who was the preacher that afternoon. Years passed away, and while our friend was pastor at West Hill, the writer settled at Chatham Road. In response to a very kind invitation, we paid a visit to his home, and acquaintance gave way…
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The Life And Ministry Of James Flegg
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The Life And Death Of James Hervey
To his doctor he wrote, at an early period of his last illness: "I now spend almost all my whole time in reading and praying over the whole Bible. Indeed, you cannot conceive how the springs of life in me are relaxed and relaxing. 'What thou doest, do quickly,' is a proper admonition for me as I approach dissolution. My dear friend, attend to the one thing needful. I have no heart to take any medicine; all but Christ is to me unprofitable. Blessed be God for pardon and salvation through his blood. Let me prescribe this for my dear friend. My cough is very troublesome; I can get little rest; but my never-failing remedy is the love of Christ."
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The Sanctifying Power Of The Holy Spirit
