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The Life And Ministry Of James Mote
The following narrative has been compiled at the request of the Trustees of this Magazine, as the subject of it having been connected with the Strict Baptist body for half a century, his knowledge of the changes that have taken place in it during that period to which it refers, they think may prove interesting to our readers:— It was about 50 years since, as far as my memory will serve me, that I had any concern about my soul's salvation, when I was the subject of several dreams that the day of judgment had come, and I was unprepared for it. The impression thus made upon my mind never forsook me, but caused me great anxiety, and led to a careful perusal of the…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Kennard
It seems but a short time since we first heard of the serious illness of our dear brother in Christ, Mr. William Kennard, of Croydon. We were then told that—"He had been near unto the golden gate; Serene he waited for the Master's calling;" and soon the solemn tidings of his departure reached us. His ransomed soul peacefully passed the border-land of time to the regions of eternal and untold felicity on Monday noon, November 12th, 1888. How apropos are the words of Milton— "'Twas a death-like sleep— A gentle wafting to immortal life." We had not the privilege of a long and intimate acquaintance with our deceased friend and brother, but whenever we met him we found him to be tender, genial, and truth-loving.…
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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 my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance and my God." And we rejoice to know she is now praising Him, for:— "Immortal love doth now repay, The transient sorrows of the way." Very early in life our dear departed friend was the subject of serious thoughts,…
