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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…
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Nearness To The Throne Of Grace
The Following Letter Was Written From France To The Church And Congregation At Clifton. My Dear People, to whom it has pleased the Lord to lead me to preach the Word of life, you have a very large place in my affections, and often are my thoughts wafted across sea and land to you collectively and individually, and, what is…
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The Life And Death Of Samuel Wilson
J. A. Jones, “Bunhill Memorials: Sacred Reminiscences Of Three Hundred Ministers And Other Persons Of Note, Who Are Buried In Bunhill Fields, Of Every Denomination” (1849): [1] Samuel Wilson, Baptist.—Mr. Samuel Wilson was born about the year 1702; he was descended from godly Dissenting ministers, both by his father’s and mother’s side. Mr. Ebenezer Wilson, pastor of the Church in…
