John Banks

John Waters Banks (1829-1899) was a Strict and Particular Baptist editor and publisher. He stepped into the role of editor for the Earthen Vessel in 1893, after William Winter’s death. Four years earlier, he joined the church at Chadwell-street, Clerkenwell, where he was appointed a deacon.

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    The Life And Ministry Of John Banks

    Before this is in the hands of our readers, they will have heard of the departure of our beloved brother, Mr. John Waters Banks. The home-call came somewhat suddenly on Friday morning, May 5th. For some time past our brother had been suffering from a weak and diseased heart. On Thursday, April 20th, he attended the anniversary services at Waltham Abbey, but had a very violent seizure in the small hours of the following morning, which it was thought would have proved fatal; but he gradually rallied, and improved sufficiently to take a short walk on Tuesday, May 2nd, and it was hoped that he might have been spared for a time. He was, however, not so well on the Thursday, and at about five…