Robert Abrahams
Robert Abrahams (1817-1893) was a Strict and Particular Baptist deacon. In 1839, he was baptized by John Box, thereafter joining the membership of Enon Chapel, Woolwich, where he remained until his death Fifty-three years later. In 1853, he was appointed a deacon, an office he served for forty years. Given the length of service, he was eventually recognized as the ‘senior deacon’. He was well known among the brethren for a singing voice and a prayerful spirit, both of which were immensely blessed to the people of God during times of corporate worship.
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Divine Approval Of The Faithful
In reading this chapter we find in these two parables God's people in two attitudes. First, they are waiting for the Lord. In the parable of the ten virgins we notice them waiting for the bridegroom. In the other parable, from a verse of which our text is taken, we find them serving. And thus our Lord has given us the two sides of the Christian character, waiting and service. The Christian is not of this world, therefore he is waiting for his Lord to come and take him home; but while he is waiting he is serving, and is· found as one who is very alive in the
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The Life And Ministry Of Robert Abrahams
Mr. Abrahams, senior deacon of Enon Chapel, Woolwich, departed this life, January 16th, 1893. “The memory of the just is blessed." Their names are fragrant on earth after they have departed to their heavenly rest. The subject of this grateful tribute was born at Sible Hedingham, Essex, October 2nd, 1817. His father was a godly man, an honourable member of the Baptist Church at Hedingham for many years, and an ardent lover of Christ, His truth and cause. His mother also was a devoted Christian, gentle and loving in disposition. We think our dear brother must have inherited some of the natural qualities of his parents, for these were very conspicuous in his character. But, alas! for him, when quite a boy, he lost a…
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Divine Approval Of The Faithful
