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The Life And Ministry Of Thomas Bradbury
“Thomas Bradbury, the eldest son of John Bradbury, and Mary Ann his wife, was born in Manchester, March 26th, 1831. His parents were poor in this world's goods, but ‘rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love Him.’” [From about 1851 to 1859, he came under the ministry of Rev. James Bardsley,…
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Christ Is The Sinner’s Saviour
If the Lord please, I shall leave Chard on Monday next for Yeovil and Salisbury, and agreeable to your, and the friends’ request, hope to be at Hartley-row to preach on the Thursday evening in the following week. As it respects the journey, I have had many opportunities of sowing the seed of the kingdom; and I make no inquiries…
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The Life And Ministry Of Samuel Pierce
Samuel Eyles Pierce (1746–1829), Calvinist divine, born at Up-Ottery vicarage, near Honiton, Devonshire, on 23 June 1746, was son of Adam Pierce, a cabinet-maker of Honiton, and Susannah, daughter of Joseph Chilcott, vicar of Up-Ottery. His mother destined him for the ministry of the church of England. Of retiring disposition as a boy, he was first ‘brought under divine influence’…
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The Nature And Design Of Gospel Invitations
The occasion of the following Sermon having been preached, and of its being now published to the world, is as follows. An association of Baptist Ministers in London, maintaining the distinguishing doctrines of the Gospel, are in the habit of meeting together once in three months, at each other's places of worship, for their mutual edification, and to promote union…
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The Testimony Of A Penitent Sinner
What means the trumpery and noise, so common in the conversation of many professors; “such a minister has a very respectable congregation, and such a wealthy Church." It is to be feared that the one half of the religion of the day, consists in worshipping and adoring a fine speaker, and pleasing a genteel congregation. And the Lord's people are…
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The Sanctifying Power Of The Holy Spirit
Dear Sister,—The country is now in its perfection. Every bush a nosegay, all the ground a piece of embroidery; on each tree the voice of melody, in every grove a concert of warbling music. The air is enriched with native perfumes, and the whole creation seems to smile. Such a pleasing improving change has taken place; because, as the Psalmist…
