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The Life And Ministry Of William Collins
He was ordained joint elder of this church with Dr. Nehemiah Coxe, July 21, 1673. Their names appear to an excellent letter, addressed to the Rev. Andrew Gifford of Bristol, proving it to be the duty of unconverted men to pray, in 1675. Also a letter inviting the churches in England and Wales to send their ministers to. London for…
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Absalom’s Conspiracy
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The Life And Ministry Of Samuel Ewer
When the people here separated from Kensworth we have no account; probably about the period of the Revolution, as we find Mr. Ewer attending the general Assemblies in London, both in 1689, and 1692. His name is signed to the “confession of faith,” and several resolutions. Crosby says, “He was a generous worthy man, well beloved and respected by his…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Piggott
The first mention we have of this judicious and useful ministers in 1692. He was at this time a preaching member of the church in Goodman’s-fields. He is spoken of as a school-master who preached occasionally. Mr. Joseph Stennett, pastor of the Sabbatarian church at Pinner’s-Hall, was his particular friend, and had introduced Mr. Piggott to his pulpit. Some persons…
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The Life And Ministry Of Benjamin Stinton
Mr. Keach died July 18, 1704, and was succeeded by Mr. Benjamin Stinton, who had married one of his daughters. His excellent father-in-law, knowing his abilities as a minister, and believing that the church would fix on him as his successor, charged him on his death bed, not to refuse their call if they should think fit to make choice…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Noble
It appears that he became the pastor of a church at Tallow Chandler’s Hall, Dowgate Hill, in 1690 composed of two congregations, each of which was so well satisfied with his ministry as to invite him to become the pastor, and both of which united into one Society rather than not enjoy the benefits of his very acceptable ministry. In…
