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The Calcutta Christian Observer was published in India between 1832 and 1862 by the Baptist Mission Press. According to the first issue its purpose was to publish articles on: The contents of this journal will prove a treasure trove to those studying the history of Christian missions, particularly in India. I am grateful for the…
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The Rev. Andrew Fuller was a Particular Baptist who served as the minister of two churches in Northamptonshire, England, but is best known today for his tireless work in promoting Christian Missions. One of his sermons, preached in 1784 (The Nature and Importance of Walking by Faith, with an appendix A Few Persuasives to a General…
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Thomas Gillard Churcher was born in London in 1856. After finishing school he went in business in the city, but soon found himself called in full-time Christian work. In 1878 he enrolled in The Pastor’s College in London, under the tutelage of Charles H. Spurgeon. After two years training went to Edinburgh with Spurgeon’s blessing…
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I recently uploaded the first 40 years of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s monthly magazine, The Sword and the Trowel. Spurgeon is recognised as one of the greatest preachers of the Victorian era. Although he never travelled further abroad than France, he was a keen advocate of Christian Missions and his magazine contained regular updates about the…