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The Life And Death Of Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts, Independent. Isaac Watts, D.D., Pastor of a Church of Christ in London; successor of the Rev. Mr. Joseph Caryl, Dr. John Owen, Mr. David Clarkson, and Dr. Isaac Chauncey; after fifty years of feeble labours in the gospel, interrupted by four years of tiresome sickness, was at last dismissed to rest, Nov. 25, A.D. 1748, set. 75.—2 Cor.…
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The Life And Ministry Of Edward Mitchell
The name of our highly esteemed brother, the pastor of Chadwell Street, having, until recently, been closely associated with Guildford, we find a little difficulty in detaching it entirely from that locality. However, feeling convinced that God has placed him in his present position, we wish to become familiar to the change, knowing, as we do, that both Churches are…
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The Life And Death Of Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain was born at Birmingham in the year 1761. His father and mother died when he was very young, which was no small disadvantage to him with regard to his education. At an early age he was put apprentice to engraver. On his coming to reside in London, he became acquainted with a circle of gay and thoughtless youths,…
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The Life And Ministry Of Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain was born in Birmingham in 1761. His parents died when he was very young. At an early age he was apprenticed to an engraver. On removing to London, he became acquainted with a number of gay youths, who were extremely fond of plays and dancing, and, being naturally of a cheerful disposition, his company was much sought after.…
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The Life And Death Of John Rippon
John Rippon, D.D., Baptist. Dr. Rippon, pastor of the Baptist Church, Carter Lane, Tooley Street, Southwark, sixty-three years, died Dec. 17, 1836, in the 86th year of his age. Vault, E. and W. 13,—N. and S. 70.—But, no Stone erected. John Rippon, D.D., was for more than forty years considered as one of the most popular ministers in London in…
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The Life And Ministry Of William Twisse
William Twisse D.D. (1578?–1646), puritan divine, was born at Speenhamland in the parish of Speen, near Newbury, about 1578. The family name is variously spelled Twysse, Twiss, Twyste, and Twist. His grandfather was a German, his father a clothier. Thomas Bilson [q. v.] was his uncle (Kendall). While at Winchester school where he was admitted, aged 12, in 1590 (Kirby),…
