"Becoming John Owen: the Making of an Evangelical Reputation"
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In the Mid-1630S, a Teenager of Welsh Descent by the Name of William Kiffin
P a g e | 1 “AN HONOURABLE ESTEEME OF THE HOLY WORDS OF GOD”: PARTICULAR BAPTIST WORSHIP IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY “I value not the Practice of all Mankind in any thing in God’s Worship, if the Word of God doth not bear witness to it” Benjamin Keach 1 In the mid-1630s, a teenager of Welsh descent by the name of William Kiffin (1616-1701), who had been orphaned as a young boy and subsequently apprenticed to a glover in London, became so depressed about his future prospects that he decided to run away from his master. It was a Sunday when he made good his escape, and in the providence of God, he happened to pass by St. Antholin’s Church, a hotbed of Puritan radicalism, where the Puritan preacher Thomas Foxley was speaking that day on “the duty of servants to masters.” Seeing a crowd of people going into the church, Kiffin decided to join them. Never having heard the plain preaching of a Puritan before, he was deeply convicted by what he heard and was convinced that Foxley’s sermon was intentionally aimed at him. Kiffin decided to go back to his master with the resolve to hear regularly “some of them they called Puritan Ministers.”2 1 The Breach Repaired in God’s Worship: or, Singing of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, proved to be an Holy Ordinance of Jesus Christ (London, 1691), p.69. 2 William Orme, Remarkable Passages in the Life of William Kiffin (London: Burton and Smith, 1823), p.3. In the words of one writer, St. -
A Brief History of Christ Church MEDIEVAL PERIOD
A Brief History of Christ Church MEDIEVAL PERIOD Christ Church was founded in 1546, and there had been a college here since 1525, but prior to the Dissolution of the monasteries, the site was occupied by a priory dedicated to the memory of St Frideswide, the patron saint of both university and city. St Frideswide, a noble Saxon lady, founded a nunnery for herself as head and for twelve more noble virgin ladies sometime towards the end of the seventh century. She was, however, pursued by Algar, prince of Leicester, for her hand in marriage. She refused his frequent approaches which became more and more desperate. Frideswide and her ladies, forewarned miraculously of yet another attempt by Algar, fled up river to hide. She stayed away some years, settling at Binsey, where she performed healing miracles. On returning to Oxford, Frideswide found that Algar was as persistent as ever, laying siege to the town in order to capture his bride. Frideswide called down blindness on Algar who eventually repented of his ways, and left Frideswide to her devotions. Frideswide died in about 737, and was canonised in 1480. Long before this, though, pilgrims came to her shrine in the priory church which was now populated by Augustinian canons. Nothing remains of Frideswide’s nunnery, and little - just a few stones - of the Saxon church but the cathedral and the buildings around the cloister are the oldest on the site. Her story is pictured in cartoon form by Burne-Jones in one of the windows in the cathedral. One of the gifts made to the priory was the meadow between Christ Church and the Thames and Cherwell rivers; Lady Montacute gave the land to maintain her chantry which lay in the Lady Chapel close to St Frideswide’s shrine. -
Obedience Robins of Accomack: 17Th-Century
OBEDIENCE ROBINS OF ACCOMACK: 17TH-CENTURY STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS A Thesis MARY CA~ WILHEIT Submitted to the Once of Graduate Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS December 1997 Major Subject: History OBEDIENCE ROBINS OF ACCOMACK: 17TH-CENTURY STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS A Thesis MARY CA~ WILHEIT Submitted to Texas AyrM University in partial tulfillment of thc requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Approved as to style and content by. John L. Canup Walter L. Buenger ( hair of Committee) (Member) Dennis A. Berthold Julia Kirk ckvvelder (Member) (Head ol Dcpa nt) December 1997 Major Subject: History ABSTRACT Obedience Robins of Accomack: 17th-Century Strategies for Success. (December 1997) Mary Catherine Wilheit, A. B., Wilson College Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. John L. Canup Obedience Robins emigrated to Virginia in the 1620s in search of the land and status his elder brother gained by inheritance. This thesis establishes motivations for immigration and methods by which one English emigr6 achieved success in Virginia. The 1582 will of Richard Robins established a pattern of primogeniture for successive generations of his Northamptonshire family. Muster lists, wills, parish registers and a 1591 manor survey record increasing prosperity and associated expectations. Robinses were among those "better sorts" who paid taxes, provided armour, held local office, educated their children, and protcstcd against perceived government injustice. In Virginia. Richard Robins*s great grandson parlayed his assets into land, office and status. The extent of his education and financial resources was probably limited, but good health, timing. -
Introduction to the Puritans: Memorial Edition
Introduction to the Puritans Memorial Edition Erroll Hulse (1931-2017) INTRODUCTION TO THE PURITANS Erroll Hulse (1931-2017) Memorial Edition A Tribute to the Life and Ministry of Erroll Hulse Dedicated to the memory of Erroll Hulse with great joy and gratitude for his life and ministry. Many around the world will continue to benefit for many years to come from his untiring service. Those who knew him, and those who read this volume, will be blessed by his Christ- honoring life, a life well-lived to the glory of God. The following Scripture verses, psalm, and hymns were among his favorites. ISAIAH 11:9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. HABAKKUK 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. PSALM 72 1Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. 2He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. 3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness. 4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. 5They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. 6He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. 7In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. -
THOMAS MANTON a Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan
Cooper_Thomas Manton.indd 6 9/29/11 3:46 PM Thomas Manton Cooper_Thomas Manton.indd 1 9/29/11 3:46 PM The Guided Tour Series Anne Bradstreet: A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan Poet, by Heidi L. Nichols J. Gresham Machen: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought, by Stephen J. Nichols Jonathan Edwards: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought, by Stephen J. Nichols Katherine Parr: A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Reformation Queen, by Brandon G. Withrow Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought, by Stephen J. Nichols Pages from Church History: A Guided Tour of Christian Classics, by Stephen J. Nichols Thomas Manton: A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan Pastor, by Derek Cooper Stephen J. Nichols, series editor Cooper_Thomas Manton.indd 2 9/29/11 3:46 PM Thom as Manton A Guided Tour of the Life and Thought of a Puritan Pastor DEREK COOPER R Cooper_Thomas Manton.indd 3 9/29/11 3:46 PM © 2011 by Derek Cooper All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—except for brief quotations for the purpose of review or comment, without the prior permission of the publisher, P&R Pub- lishing Company, P.O. Box 817, Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865–0817. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. -
The Interaction of Scottish and English Evangelicals
THE INTERACTION OF SCOTTISH AND ENGLISH EVANGELICALS 1790 - 1810 Dudley Reeves M. Litt. University of Glasgov 1973 ProQuest Number: 11017971 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a com plete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. uest ProQuest 11017971 Published by ProQuest LLC(2018). Copyright of the Dissertation is held by the Author. All rights reserved. This work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States C ode Microform Edition © ProQuest LLC. ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, Ml 48106- 1346 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to the following: The Rev. Ian A. Muirhead, M.A., B.D. and the Rev. Garin D. White, B.A., B.D., Ph.D. for their most valuable guidance and criticism; My wife and daughters for their persevering patience and tolerance The staff of several libraries for their helpful efficiency: James Watt, Greenock; Public Central, Greenock; Bridge of Weir Public; Trinity College, Glasgow; Baptist Theological College, Glasgow; University of Glasgow; Mitchell, Glasgow; New College, Edinburgh; National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh; General Register House, Edinburgh; British Museum, London; Sion College, London; Dr Williams's, London. Abbreviations British and Foreign Bible Society Baptist Missionary Society Church Missionary Society London Missionary Society Ii§I I Ii§I Society for Propagating the Gospel at Home SSPCK Scottish Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge CONTENTS 1. -
A Pilgrimage Through English History and Culture (F-L)
Brigham Young University BYU ScholarsArchive Faculty Publications 2009-05-01 A Pilgrimage Through English History and Culture (F-L) Gary P. Gillum [email protected] Susan Wheelwright O'Connor Alexa Hysi Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub Part of the English Language and Literature Commons BYU ScholarsArchive Citation Gillum, Gary P.; O'Connor, Susan Wheelwright; and Hysi, Alexa, "A Pilgrimage Through English History and Culture (F-L)" (2009). Faculty Publications. 12. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/12 This Other is brought to you for free and open access by BYU ScholarsArchive. It has been accepted for inclusion in Faculty Publications by an authorized administrator of BYU ScholarsArchive. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. 833 FAIRFAX, JOHN, 1623-1700. Rare 922.542 St62f 1681 Presbýteros diples times axios, or, The true dignity of St. Paul's elder, exemplified in the life of that reverend, holy, zealous, and faithful servant, and minister of Jesus Christ Mr. Owne Stockton ... : with a collection of his observations, experiences and evidences recorded by his own hand : to which is added his funeral sermon / by John Fairfax. London : Printed by H.H. for Tho. Parkhurst at the Sign of the Bible and Three Crowns, at the lower end of Cheapside, 1681. Description: [12], 196, [20] p. ; 15 cm. References: Wing F 129. Subjects: Stockton, Owen, 1630-1680. Notes: Title enclosed within double line rule border. "Mors Triumphata; or The Saints Victory over Death; Opened in a Funeral Sermon ... " has special title page. 834 FAIRFAX, THOMAS FAIRFAX, Baron, 1612-1671. -
The Percival J. Baldwin Puritan Collection
The Percival J. Baldwin Puritan Collection Accessing the Collection: 1. Anyone wishing to use this collection for research purposes should complete a “Request for Restricted Materials” form which is available at the Circulation desk in the Library. 2. The materials may not be taken from the Library. 3. Only pencils and paper may be used while consulting the collection. 4. Photocopying and tracing of the materials are not permitted. Classification Books are arranged by author, then title. There will usually be four elements in the call number: the name of the collection, a cutter number for the author, a cutter number for the title, and the date. Where there is no author, the cutter will be A0 to indicate this, to keep filing in order. Other irregularities are demonstrated in examples which follow. BldwnA <-- name of collection H683 <-- cutter for author O976 <-- cutter for title 1835 <-- date of publication Example. A book by the author Thomas Boston, 1677-1732, entitled, Human nature in its fourfold state, published in 1812. BldwnA B677 <-- cutter for author H852 <-- cutter for title 1812 <-- date of publication Variations in classification scheme for Baldwin Puritan collection Anonymous works: BldwnA A0 <---- Indicates no author G363 <---- Indicates title 1576 <---- Date Bibles: BldwnA B524 <---- Bible G363 <---- Geneva 1576 <---- Date Biographies: BldwnA H683 <---- cuttered on subject's name Z5 <---- Z5 indicates biography R633Li <---- cuttered on author's name, 1863 then first two letters of title Letters: BldwnA H683 <----- cuttered -
Download Complete Issue
EDITORIAL T was particularly appropriate that the Autumnal meeting of the Society should be held in the Chapel of the United College, Bradford, for it was the occasion of the Centenary Celebrations ofI the birth of Andrew Martin Fairbairn. In the Assembly of the Congregational Union the Rev. T. H. Martin had moved a Resolu tion of thanksgiving, setting on record the denomination's apprecia tion of the work and witness of a great theologian. At our own meeting Dr. Grieve presided, prayer was offered by Prof. J. C. Ormerod, and the papers printed within were read by Principal E. J. Price of the United College and Principal R. S. Franks of Western College, Bristol. Dr. Peel expressed the thanks of the audience, which nearly filled the Chapel, and other speakers were Dr. S. M. Berry and the Rev. Bertram Smith. * * * * The Annual Meeting of the Society will be held in the Council Chamber of the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, May 10th, at 3 p.m. We are fortunate in having as speaker one of our own members, Mr. N. G. Brett-James, M.A., B.Litt., F.S.A., of Mill Hill, who has recently written a delightful history of the School where he has been so long a master. Mr. Brett-James will speak on "Crom wellian London" : his knowledge of seventeenth century Middlesex is perhaps unequalled, and we hope members will not merely come themselves to the meeting but bring members of the Assembly and of the public along with them. * * * * . The Rev. C. E. Surman's work on The Directory of Congrega- !ional Biography proceeds steadily : only a student with great industry and pertinacity could hope to bring such a colossal task to a successful conclusion. -
John Owen's Conceptions of Christian Unity and Schism Author
Title: All Subjects of the Kingdom of Christ: John Owen’s Conceptions of Christian Unity and Schism Author: Sungho Lee Date: 2007 Degree: Ph. D., Calvin Theological Seminary Supervisor: Richard A. Muller External Reader: Carl R. Trueman Digital full text: http://www.calvin.edu/library/database/dissertations/Lee_Sungho.pdf Call Number: BV4070 .C2842 2007 .L44 ABSTRACT Throughout the seventeenth century the Church of England experienced disintegration and schism. Each Protestant party charged the other with breaking the unity of the church. For this reason, schism and unity were one of the most controversial issues that leading theologians wrestled with. However, scholars have not paid due attention to this issue. The object of this dissertation is to explore how John Owen, a great leader of the second- generation Congregationalists, defended Congregationalism, Protestantism, and Nonconformity from the charge of schism. Aware that the ecclesiological terms, such as “schism,” “unity,” and “separation,” were seriously abused by his opponents, Owen carefully redefined those terms based upon his own biblical interpretation. Accordingly, the dissertation surveys Owen’s ecclesiastical life and works against the historical background of ecclesiology in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, recognizing that ecclesiology was one of Owen’s main theological concerns throughout his life, and that ecclesiology in general and schism and unity in particular were significantly developed by him in debate. The general tenets of Owen’s ecclesiology are examined in his two definitive ecclesiological works: An Inquiry into the Original, Nature, Institution, Power, Order, and Communion of Evangelical Churches and The True Nature of a Gospel Church. Examination of Owen’s Of Schism and his controversy with Daniel Cawdrey, a prominent English Presbyterian, shows more precisely what the real issues were between Congregationalists and Presbyterians with regard to the unity of the church. -
Works of John Howe
THE BIBLICAL REPERTORY AND THEOLOGICAL REVIEW. APRIL, 1831. Akt. I.—REVIEW OF DR. MATTHEWS’ LETTERS. The Divine Purpose displayed in the works of Providence and Grace; in a series of Twenty Letters, addressed to an Inquiring Mind. By Rev. John Matthews, D. D., [late of] Shepherdstown, Virginia. Lexington, Ky. Printed and published by Thomas T. Skillman, 182S. pp. 221. We are so much accustomed to receive our literature from Great Britain, that we are prone to overlook valuable compo¬ sitions produced in our own country; especially, if they pro¬ ceed from a section of the United States not famous for book making; or from the pen of an author but little known. Not¬ withstanding the national pride, in relation to American litera¬ ture, so disgustingly displayed in some of our popular journals, it is a fact, that our booksellers are in the habit of reprinting British works, on particular subjects, much inferior to writings of home-production, which lie in utter neglect. Perhaps the Eastern States ought to be considered as an exception from this remark; where, from the first settlement of the country, author¬ ship has not been uncommon; and where almost every preacher, at some time in his life, has the pleasure of seeing something of his own composition, in print Still it may be observed, that vol. hi. No II.—U Works of John Howe. 177 maintain. For if God formed man with the full certainty of all his sins, then the purpose to create such a being with a fore¬ sight of such acts, is virtually decreeing the future existence of such acts. -
Archbishop John Tillotson and the 17Th Century Latitudinarian Defense of Christianity, Part I
TTJ 11.1 (2008): 130-146 ISSN 1598-7140 Archbishop John Tillotson and the 17th Century Latitudinarian Defense of Christianity, Part I Julius J. Kim* Westminster Seminary California, USA In the years following the religious and political tumult of the 1640s and 50s, a group of Anglican clergy emerged to take leadership in the Restoration Church (1660-1688). Known originally for their compromising ecclesiastical status before and after the Restoration, the Latitudinarians numbered among them future leaders of the Restoration Church of England such as Simon Patrick, Edward Fowler, Joseph Glan- vill, Edward Stillingfleet, Gilbert Burnet, and John Tillotson. Tillotson became one of the first and foremost leaders representing this new group of Anglican divines known not only for their political concessions but also for their theological moderation and congenial temperament. In a seminal work on the Latitudinarian movement of the Restora- tion period, Martin Griffin provides an historical survey and analysis of this group of seventeenth-century English Church divines who shared similar characteristics of thought distinguishing them from their con- temporaries. These traits Griffin lists as: (1) orthodoxy in the historical sense of acceptance of the contents of the traditional Christian creeds; (2) conformity to the Church of England as by law established, with its episcopal government, its Thirty-Nine Ar- ticles, and the Book of Common Prayer; (3) an advocacy of ‘reason’ in religion; (4) theological minimalism; (5) an Arminian scheme of justifi- cation; (6) an emphasis on practical morality above creedal speculation and precision; (7) a distinctive sermon style; (8) certain connections with seventeenth-century science and the Royal Society.1 This two-part essay will argue that Tillotson’s unique educational and ecclesiastical experiences, especially within the context of mid-sev- enteenth-century religious strife, contributed to his particular Latitudi- * Julius J.