George Banks

George Banks (1856-1950) was a Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. In 1880, he was appointed pastor of the church meeting at Gurner-street Chapel. After four years, the church united with the Little London Church, over which he was called to the pastoral oversight, resigning this role in 1898. In 1914, he was appointed pastor of Tenison Road, Cambridge, a position he held until 1938.

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    The Life And Ministry Of George Banks

    The space at my disposal will only permit me to select a few of the leading features of my life, therefore what follows must be regarded as furnishing some illustration of the lovingkindness and mercy of the Lord. I was born March 14th, 1856, at Gomer-street, Willenhall, Staffs., and here have spent the whole of my life with the exception of a short interval in my childhood. My early days were not characterised by many striking incidents, but a kindly Providence watched over rne, and preserved me from many ills. On one occasion I had a narrow escape from being run over by a horse and cart, the wheel, however, only passing partly over my foot and squeezing it badly. At an early date I…