The Life And Death Of James Popham

Waymarks Vol 9 (1937)

The Late Mr. J. K. Popham

Pastor Of The Church, Meeting For Divine Worship At “Galeed” Strict Baptist Chapel, Brighton.

Having already gone to Press, before the bereaving news reached us of the passing of the late Mr. J. K. Popham, on June 17th, 1937, at the advanced age of 89 years; together with the fact that the funeral has not taken place as we write, it will be obvious to our friends that anything beyond a brief word in relation to the sad, yet blessed event, is out of the question. 

It was under the ministry of this servant of the Lord, that we were brought into concern about eternal realties. In those early days, his searching teaching, and wonderful descriptions of the character who seeks after Jesus’ love, together with the way in which he exalted a precious Christ, were made a great blessing to us. Often have we gone quit home after hearing his voice, or rather the Lord speaking through his praying earnestly that we might have an interest in the things which we had heard. Many, doubtless, will be able by God’s goodness, to speak in a similar way. No intervening trial or tests have ever obliterated these facts, which we make known to the honour and glory of Him who knows our hearts, and control all events.

The Church at “Galeed,” Brighton, have lost a Pastor who was spared to go in and out among them for over fifty years, during which period many have been called by grace and fed under his ministry.

As an Editor and Minister, Mr. Popham has been long favoured with health and strength to continue his numerous activities, which, as is well known, extended over a large field. For all that the God of all grace did in him and by him, the living in Jerusalem desire to render unfeigned gratitude at the throne of grace. And now that the labourer’s task s o’er, we can only pray that a sober mediation upon the rest which he now enjoys, may occupy our minds as we consider so long a life, spent in so high and holy a calling.

Deepest sympathy is hereby expressed, in which we feel sure the Committee shares, to the bereaved family and to the Church and congregation at “Galeed,” Brighton.

S. Rutherford Hunt.

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Footnote: Digitized by the Strict Baptist Historical Society