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From Wikipedia: Baker was the son of Vice-admiral Sir Henry Loraine Baker, C.B., by his marriage with Louisa Anne, only daughter of William Williams, Esq., of Castle Hall, Dorset. His father served with distinction at Guadeloupe in 1815. His grandfather was Sir Robert Baker of Dunstable House, Surrey, and of Nicholashayne, Culmstock, Devon, on whom a baronetcy was conferred in 1796. Sir Henry Williams Baker was born in London on Sunday, 27 May 1821, at Read more...
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From Wikipedia: Ian Richard Kyle Paisley, Baron Bannside, PC (6 April 1926 – 12 September 2014) was a Northern Irish loyalist politician and Protestant religious leader who served as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) from 1971 to 2008 and First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2008. Paisley became a Protestant evangelical minister in 1946 and remained one for the rest of his life. In 1951 he co-founded the fundamentalist Free Read more...
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Named for the day of his birth, Christmas Evans (1766-1838) was an unlikely evangelist. When he was saved in 1783 he could not read or write. David Larsen records that “Evans was called the John Bunyan of Wales, the One-Eyed Man from Anglesea, and the prophet sent from God.” Eventually, he taught himself Greek and Hebrew to better preach – Read more...
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Billy Bray (1794–1868), often affectionately known as the “King’s Son,” was one of the most colorful and beloved figures in the history of Methodism in Cornwall, England. His life stands as a powerful testimony to personal transformation, joyful faith, and the enduring influence of humble yet wholehearted Christian devotion. Though he was not a formally trained minister, Bray’s exuberant spirit Read more...
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The Life, Legacy, and Impact of Henry Varley Henry Varley (1835–1912) was an English evangelist whose life and ministry played a significant role in the revivalist movements of the nineteenth century. Though not as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Varley’s influence reached far beyond his immediate sphere, particularly through his association with prominent figures such as Dwight L. Read more...
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The Life, Legacy, and Impact of Henry Moorhouse Henry Moorhouse (1840–1880) was an English evangelist whose brief life left a lasting imprint on nineteenth-century evangelical Christianity. Often remembered as a man of passionate preaching and deep spiritual conviction, Moorhouse became closely associated with revivalist ministry in both Britain and the United States. Though he never held a formal pastoral office Read more...
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George Müller (1805–1898), born Johann Georg Ferdinand Müller, was one of the most remarkable figures in nineteenth-century Christian ministry. Best known for his work with orphans in England and his unwavering commitment to a life of faith and prayer, Müller’s influence extended far beyond his own lifetime, shaping approaches to philanthropy, missions, and personal devotion. Müller was born on September Read more...
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John Charles Ryle (1816–1900) was one of the most influential evangelical leaders in the Church of England during the nineteenth century. A prolific writer, faithful pastor, and the first Bishop of Liverpool, Ryle combined doctrinal clarity with practical application, leaving a lasting mark on Protestant thought and devotional life. Ryle was born on May 10, 1816, in Macclesfield, England, into Read more...
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Hymn History: Just As I Am Author: Charlotte Elliott “Then followed a period of much seclusion and bodily distress, from the continuance of feeble health. Her views, too, became clouded and confused, through an introduction to religious controversy, and the disturbing influence of various teachers, who held inadequate notions of the efficacy of Divine grace.” (Sister of Charlotte, Eleanor Read more...
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Hymn History: On Christ the Solid Rock Author: Edward Mote “My Sabbaths were spent in the streets at play. So ignorant was I that I did not know there was a God.” If there ever was a person that could hide behind their upbringing and excuse their godlessness, it was Edward Mote. Born to tavern owners on January Read more...
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Romans Chap. XVI. Verse XVII. The Holy Bible To the memory of Miles Coverdale who convinced that the pure Word of God ought to be the sole rule of our faith and guide of our practice laboured earnestly for its diffusion and with a view of affording the meaning of reading and hearing in their own tongue the wonderful works Read more...
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Watch our interview on Charles Spurgeon Here lies the body of CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON Waiting for the appearing of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ Also that of his dearly beloved wife, SUSANNAH Born January 15, 1832, Died October 22, 1903 His love in time past forbids me to think He’ll leave me at last in trouble to sink Each Read more...
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Hymn History: The Doxology Author: Thomas Ken “He came as near to the ideal of Christian perfection as human weakness permits.” (Stephen C. Weber) The Origin of the Hymn “Doxology” The hymn “Doxology” — most commonly known by its opening line, “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” — is one of the most widely recognized and enduring expressions Read more...
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Hymn History: Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Author: Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room For Thy holy nativity. (Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott) The Origin of the Hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” The hymn “Thou Read more...
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Horatius Bonar (1808–1889) stands among the most influential figures in nineteenth-century Scottish religious life, remembered both for his pastoral ministry and his prolific hymnody. A minister of the Free Church of Scotland, Bonar devoted his life to preaching, writing, and shaping Christian devotion through music and literature, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire believers today. Born in Edinburgh in Read more...
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The grave of C.S. Lewis is a place of quiet reflection and lasting significance, located in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church Headington Quarry in Oxford. Though simple in appearance, the site draws visitors from around the world who come to honor the life and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s most influential Christian thinkers and writers. Clive Staples Read more...
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Hymn History: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Author: Robert Robinson “For disentangling a subject from confusion, for the power of development, for genuine simplification, for invention — what writer ever surpassed Robinson of Cambridge?” (Edwin Hatfield) The Origin of the Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Among the hymns that have stood the test of centuries, Read more...
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Hymn History: Beneath the Cross of Jesus Author: Elizabeth Cecilia Clephane “She was one of those cheerful people who brighten every corner… Her friends called her ‘Sunbeam’.” (Diana Leagh Matthews) The Origin of the Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Among the tender and reflective hymns of the Christian faith, few express such heartfelt devotion and gratitude for Read more...
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Hymn History: Come, Christians, Join to Sing Author: Christian Henry Bateman “Children become adults, but all adults are still children… Perhaps Bateman wanted to tap into that well of joy that kids so easily gravitate toward, reminding us what joy we adults have…” (David Cain) The Origin of the Hymn “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” Among the most Read more...
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The Life, Legacy, and Impact of Henry Moorhouse Henry Moorhouse (1840–1880) was an English evangelist whose brief life left a lasting imprint on nineteenth-century evangelical Christianity. Often remembered as a man of passionate preaching and deep spiritual conviction, Moorhouse became closely associated with revivalist ministry in both Britain and the United States. Though he never held a formal pastoral office Read more...