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The Life And Ministry Of William Winters
The courteous request of the Trustees of the Earthen Vessel and the Gospel Herald, as published last month, will, I hope, sufficiently account for the appearance of the portrait in the present issue, as also the annexed autobiographical sketch, without any apology from me. I was born at Walkern, a small but pleasant village in the county of Hertford, on August 31st, 1834. My beloved father died when I was an infant; and, from what I long afterwards gathered from the lips of my dear mother, I believe his end to have been a most triumphant one. A few minutes before his death, taking me from the arms of my mother, he solemnly charged her, if both of us should be spared, to keep me…
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The Life And Death Of Charles Buck
Charles Buck, Independent. Sacred to the memory of the Rev. Charles Buck, who departed this life August 11th, 1815, in the 44th year of his age. If an enlarged knowledge of the doctrines of grace, accompanied with unaffected humility of mind; if a tender conscience for sinners at large, and an unremitting attention to his own flock; if a steady attachment to his own principles of religion, and a liberality of sentiment towards other Christians; if an assiduous application of peculiar talents, and the publication of many useful volumes, be characteristic of an eminent Christian, and a faithful minister of Christ—he was one. Head Stone E. and W. 36,—N. and S. 28,29.
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The Life And Ministry Of John Adams
John Adams was born at Northampton, in the year 1751, of poor industrious parents. His mother, who was a good woman, was a member of the Baptist church under John Ryland, sen. They had two sons. The elder died young; but the younger, John, was put apprentice to an ironmonger in the same town. His master was so satisfied with his conduct, that he left off business in his favor. When 18 years of age, it pleased God to enlighten his mind by his Spirit, and call him into the grace of Christ. He then joined the church under Mr. Ryland, and continued a consistent member after Mr. Ryland left, his son, Dr. Ryland, succeeding him. When Mr. A. Fuller's work on the Gospel came…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Collett Ryland
John Collett Ryland (1723-1792), divine, son of Joseph Ryland, a farmer and grazier of Lower Ditchford, Gloucestershire, and grandson of John Ryland, yeoman, of Hinton-on-the-Green, Gloucesterhisre, was born at Bourton-on-the-Water in the same county on 12 Oct. 1723. His mother, Free-love Collett, of Slaughter, was a collateral descendant of John Colet, dean of St. Paul’s. Ryland was baptized in 1741 by Benjamin Beddome, who, perceiving him to be a lad of promise, sent him about 1744 to Bernard Foskett’s academy at Bristol to prepare for the ministry. After undergoing much spiritual conflict he left Bristol in 1750 to be pastor of the Baptist church at Warwick, where he had already preached for four or five years. Here he kept school in St. Mary’s parsonage-house, rented…
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The Life And Death Of John Stevens
John Stevens, Baptist. Sacred is the memory of the Rev. John Stevens, who exchanged mortality for immortal vigour, and for a crown of life, after a long affliction of excruciating pain from the stone, &c., under which he enjoyed great supports, lively joys, and strong comforts; composedly and resignedly waiting and wishing for the uninterrupted enjoyment of his covenant God, whom living, he delighted to proclaim; whom dying he glorified, October 17, 1778, aged 56.—Rev. 14:13, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” “Look up my friends, pant towards the eternal hills, Those heavens are fairer than they seem; There pleasures all sincere glide…
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The Life And Ministry Of John Stevens
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The Life And Ministry Of John Stevens
John Stevens was born at Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, June 8th, 1776. During his early years he resided with his grandfather, but subsequently went to his father's, and learnt his business of a shoemaker. His father and family were all church people, and John, of course, attended church with them. "When about 10, he went to London, with a view of improving himself in his business; and there, it is believed, commenced his connection with dissenters. Referring to this period, and writing on the 8th of June, 1832, Mr. S. says, "This day I have been 56 years in this sinful world. I have been the subject of serious thoughts and desires more than 40 years." In a little time after his arrival in London, he attended…
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The Life And Death Of John Stevens
