• William Kennard

    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.…

  • Sarah Chisnall

    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,…