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“Though he was not a man of natural elocution, nor ever took pains to form himself for a public speaker; yet such was his knowledge of the Scriptures, his acquaintance with the deep things of God, his … read more

The final three decades of Beddome’s life were fraught with earthly trials. . . . his eldest son, John, died at the age of fifteen. A second son, Benjamin (born 1753), died in 1778 of what Rippon call … read more

In the essay on James Fanch (1704-1767), Karen E. Smith writes: While Fanch embraced religious enthusiasm and readily engaged in evangelistic outreach, he also took seriously the need to challenge peo … read more

“I know that I am nothing, but, by the grace of God I am what I am.” -- John BrineBrine rested confidently in the good and sovereign plans of God. He placed his faith in a God who had his best interes … read more

“He came forth, even at the first, with clear evangelical light, with great warmth, zeal, and fervency of spirit, and, like another Apollos, with a torrent of eloquence, being mighty in the Scriptures … read more