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The Life And Ministry Of John Andrews
Beloved Brother In The Lord,—ln acceding to your wish to give a brief account of my call by grace and also to the work of the ministry. I must of necessity omit various details, my time being limited, seeing I have much to attend to in connection with my removal [Removing from Ipswich, Suffolk, to Hilperton, near Trowbridge, Wilts., to enter upon the pastoral office there, June 7, 1896], as also fearing to trespass upon your valuable space. Therefore I hasten to commence with the fact that I was blest with godly parents (both members of a Strict Particular Baptist Church, i.e., meeting at Zoar Chapel, Ipswich, where with them I attended till I was about 16 years of age) and was the subject of…
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The Life And Ministry Of J. C. Thurston
Mr. Thurston was born at Colchester, Essex, and in mature years was called by grace, and soon after engaged in local preaching. He subsequently had a settled pastorate at Harwich for a period of about five years. From thence he removed to Halstead and was pastor there for a similar period. During the latter part of this pastorate, he preached occasionally in London, and at "Pump Pail," Croydon, and was heard acceptably; and on receiving an invitation from the Church of Christ assembling there he commenced his services, with a view to the pastorate, on the first Sunday in December, 1859. His first text being, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ; it is the power of God unto salvation." He continued his…
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The Life And Ministry Of J. Copeland
It was my happiness to have godly parents. My father and mother were both members of the Strict, Baptist Church which used to worship in Dorchester Hall, Mintern Street, Kew North Road, London. My father was also a teacher in the school there for some years. l was reared in the midst of the truth. As a child, was ever ready to hear anything on Bible subjects. At school I might be seen close beside the teacher, drinking in his every word. When an address was given I had eyes and ears for no other than the speaker. What I heard impressed my heart too. I longed to be a Christian. When standing beside the baptismal pool, I used to wonder if I should ever…
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The Life And Ministry Of Henry Pounds
I was born at Poplar, on the 5th of November, 1863, and was the child of gracious parents. When very young I had impressions that I was a sinner, and held vague ideas that unless my sins were forgiven, I should go to hell. When these convictions were upon me, I was very earnest informally saying my prayers. When about nine years of age I was tempted to make use of my parents' money, and continued to do so until I was found out. For a time such was the guilt upon my conscience, that I was ashamed to face my brothers and sisters and dreaded my parents. This natural repentance gradually wore off, but never wholly left me. I tried hard to keep from…
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The Life And Ministry Of Henry Hall
“The memory of the just is blessed.”—Prov 10:7 It is with keen feelings of sorrow that we record the almost sudden death of our long known and very highly esteemed friend and brother in Christ, Mr. Henry Hall, pastor of Ebenezer chapel, Wirtemberg- street, Clapham. The loss of our brother to the Church of which he was so long pastor, and to the denomination at large, is great indeed, as he was ever ready to assist God's cause in any direction to the utmost of his ability. His warm and liberal heart, and the principles of faith which he tenaciously held and propagated for so many years, have endeared his memory to many genuine saints, who sorely grieve (although not without hope of his spirit…
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The Life And Ministry Of Henry Boulton
My dear departed father, Henry Boulton, was born in Whiskin Street, Clerkenwell, August 27, 1843, of godly parents, whose desire was to train up their children in the fear of the Lord. The early impressions that he received under the teaching of his godly mother were often the cause of deep and solemn thoughts concerning the future. His parents were Strict Baptists, but more often they attended Woodbridge Street Chapel, then under the pastoral care of Mr. Luckin. When about six years of age, he was sent to the Sabbath School connected with Woodbridge Street, and continued there for many years; and occasionally he referred in the pulpit to the teaching that he received there; and would mention the hymns he was taught when a…
