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On Lord's Day, Sept. 23, 1832
Two Sermons
Will Be Preached
At The Baptist Meeting, Rushden
For The Benefit Of
The Sunday Schools Connected With That Place
By The Rev. J. Jenkinson of Kettering
The following Hymns, composed for the
occasion, will be sung by the Children.
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Afternoon
"Come Children, can't you rise and tell,
The glories of Emmanuel."
"Yes, Bless the Lord, we can rise and tell
The glories of Emmanuel."
He made the earth and mountains high,
With glory decked the vaulted sky,
He reigns o'er all immensity—
In heaven, earth, air, and ocean.
'T'was he that formed our wondrous frame,
Created pure; nor sin nor shame
Had then a being or a name,
But man like God was holy.
And long ere time had measured days,
Or e'er creation sang his praise,
Or Adam sin'd, his boundless grace
Was fixed on man's salvation.
And 'tis this kind and gracious Lord,
Who sends to us his written word;
To guide us in the narrow road,
That leads to endless glory.
'Tis there we learn his wondrous love,
Who left h is glorious throne above,
That he might all our guilt remove,
And fit our souls for glory.
To Be Sung By All
"All Glory be to the Lord most high,
Hosanna! Babes and the people cry
May we praise him till the day we die,
And after death shout glory."
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Evening
(To be Sung by the Children and Congregation)
Congregation
Great God, within thy earthly courts,
Behold this youthful train,
And grant that they may know and feel,
They "Must Be Born Again".
Children
Thy word which we are taught declares,
That ere we can obtain,
True pleasure here, or bliss above,
We "Must Be Born Again."
Congregation
From week to week thy servants toil,
Their youthful minds to train,
In wisdom's ways, that by thy grace,
They may be born again.
Children
Children of sin, beneath thy wrath,
We ever must remain;
Unless by thy renewing grace,
Our souls are born again.
Congregation
Spirit Divine. thy power exert,
Oh breathe upon these slain;
M ay many in this youthful band,
Great God ! be born again.
Children
Do thou our kind instructors bless,
Let them not teach in vain,
And on our hearts this truth impress,
"Ye Must Be Born Again."
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Rushden - Sabbath School Anniversary
On Lord's Day, July 20th, 1845,
Two Sermons
Will be preached at the Old Baptist Meeting, Bushden,
On behalf of the above School.
By the Rev. John Peacock
of London
The following Hymns will be sung on the occasion.
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I (Hotham)
Jesus, Shepherd of thy sheep,
Hither with thy flock we come;
All our souls in mercy keep,
Never from thy thy side to roam.
Take the lambs within thy arms,
Gently to thy bosom pess’d;
From all sin and mortal harms,
In thy free salvation bless'd.
Where the gentlest waters flow,
Thither Lord, each wandr'er lead ;
Where the greenest pastures grow,
There securely let us feed,
Close beside the shelt’ring rock,
When the desert wind is high;
Gather all our little flock,
Till the tempest hath pass'd by.
Vain each under Shepherd's care,
Unless thou thy blessing give;
Hear O Lord our humble prayer,
Let us in thy favour live,
And when death's dark shadows fall,
And the day of life shall close;
May each lamb, each Shepherd, all
In thy heavenly fold rejoice.
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II (Maccabees)
Sing ye praises to the Lord ;—
Bless his name with one accord,
For it's owing to his care,
What we have and what we are.
Chorus
Let us join the choral song,
And the grateful notes prolong.
He first made us by his pow'r : —
He preserves us ev'ry hour ;—
Food and raiment, all are his,—
Present comfort, future bliss.
Chorus—Let us join, &c.
He directs our steps by day:
Pointing; out the safest way;
And at night, in mercy still,
Guards us from all kinds of ill.
Chorus—Let us join, &c.
God beheld us when undone,
Us to save has sent his Son.
Raise your voices then, and sing,
Loud hosannas to our King.
Chorus—Let us join, &c.
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III (Nineveh)
O come, let us join in the praise of the Lamb,
The theme most sublime of the angels above;
They dwell with delight on the sound of his name,
And gaze on his glories with wonder and love.
Chorus
Come children adore him, come bow at his feet,
Let grateful hosannas unceasing arise;
O give him the glory, the praise that is meet,
And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies.
Behold to what honours the Saviour is raised,
He sits on his throne and he rules over all;
By man once rejected, by seraphs now praised,
While pow'rs and dominions him worshipping fall.
Chorus—Come children, &c.
They worship the Lamb who for sinners was slain,
But their loftiest songs ne'er equal his love;
The claims of his mercy will ever remain,
Transcending the anthems in glory above.
Chorus—Come children, &c.
Yet even our service he will not despise,
When we join in his worship and tell of his name,
Then let us unite in the song of the skies,
And trusting his mercy sing "worthy the Lamb"
Chorus—Come children, &c.
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IV (Peckham)
Sow in the morn thy seed,
At eve hold not thy hand,
To doubt and fear give thou no heed,
Broad cast it o'er the land.
And duly shall appear,
In verdure, beauty, strength,
The tender blade, the stalk, the ear,
And the full corn at length.
Thou canst not toil in vain,
Cold, heat, and moist, and dry,
Shall foster and mature the grain,
For garners in the sky.
Thence when the glorious end,
The day of God shall come,
The angel reapers shall descend,
And Heaven cry "Harvest home".
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V (Esther)
Before thy mercy-seat O Lord,
Behold us children stand;
To ask the knowledge of thy word,
The guidance of thy hand.
Let thy eternal truths, we pray,
Dwell richly in each heart;
That from the safe and narrow way,
We never may depart.
Lord, from thy word remove the seal,
Unfold its hidden store,
And teach us, as we read, to feel
Its value more and more.
Help us to see a Saviour's love,
Shining in ev'ry page;
And let the thought of joys above,
Our inmost souls engage.
Thus, while thy word our footsteps guides,
Oh may we safely go;
To those fair realms where love provides
A rest from sin and woe.
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VI (Mercy)
To the God of all mercy our voices we raise,
Who invites little children to show forth his praise;
May no evil befall us, nor danger affright,
For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night.
From the moment we first saw the light of the day
He has been our preserver, our prop, and our stay,
Through the whole of our lives may he be our delight,
For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night.
When our young lisping tongues were first taught to proclaim
All the honour and praise of his excellent name,
We were told that no sin could be hid from his sight,
For he's God of the day, he’s God of the night.
Si nce we know the Redeemer's omnipotent power,
May we live to his glory teach day and each hour,
On these dark sinful hearts may he ever shine bright,
For he's God of the day, and he's God of the night.
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On the following Afternoon, Monday July 21st,
The children will have their Annual Treat, at Four o’Clock. Tea will also be provided for the Teachers and
Friends of the Institution at half-past Four o’Clock precisely—immediately after which the Children
will be publicly Examined, when
AN ANTHEM
Composed for the occasion, by Mr. J. G. PACKE, will be sung by the Children, the Music of which (with the words)
printed from plates prepared by Mr. Whittemore’s Glypstatic process, may be had in a few days
of the Superintendents of the School, price 3d. Each.
A PUBLIC MEETING
Will be held the same Evening, to commence at half-past 6 o’Clock, when Addresses will be delivered by
several Ministers and other Friends.
Printed by J. Sanders, Bookseller, Stationer, &c., Wellingborough.
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On Friday, The 6th of April,1849,
The Anniversary Services
of The Thrapston District Sabbath-School Union,
Will Be Held
At The Old Baptist Meeting, Rushden.
In The Afternoon, At Two O'clock,
A Sermon will be Preached by
The Rev. T. Brooks, of Aldwinkle;
In The Evening, at Half-Past Five O'clock,
A Public Meeting,
when Reports from the several Schools in the District,
will be presented; and Addresses delivered by
Ministers and Superintendents; previous to which
Public Tea will be provided, at Sixpence each,
precisely at Four O’clock.
The Following Psalms And Hymns Will Be Sung On The Occasion:-
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I—Psalm 122 Set to a melody of the early Christian Church, 4th Century.
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let us go into the |
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house of the Lord |
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in thy gates |
O Je- |
rusalem |
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as a city |
that is com- |
pact together |
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tribes of the Lord |
unto the tesimony of Israel to give thanks unto the |
name of the Lord |
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thrones of Judgement |
the thrrones of the |
house of David |
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rusalem |
They shall prosper that |
love Thee |
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in thy walls |
and prosperity within thy |
palaces |
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panions' sake |
I will now say peace |
be within thee |
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Lord our God |
I will - |
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II—Wittemberg
Ascribed to Martin Luther, and adopted
by Dr. Mendelssohn in his
"Hymn of Praise."
Redemptions' joyful story,
O sing it loud and long;
Lead on, ye sons of glory,
And we will join the song.
Sing of His love, who sought us,
When far away from God;
The precious price that bought us
With His atoning blood.
Spread, spread the wondrous story,
Tell of the Crucified,
Who, wounded, bruised, and gory,
For man's salvation died
To youthful minds unsealing,
The records of His love;
The way of truth revealing,
That leads to realms above.
So shall His grace descending,
Not on your work in vain,
But with each effort blending,
Ascend in love again.
For He, whose breath, as showers
Of Spring, renews the earth,
S hall waken into flowers
These seeds of heavenly birth.
Thus may His truth be spreading
Abroad its wings of light,
Wherever man is treading,
In paths of death and night.
From nation unto nation,
Extend its righteous sway;
Until the desolation
Of sin be swept away.
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III—Bradley Church
Labourers of Christ arise,
And gird you for the toil;
The dew of promise from the skies
Already cheers the soil.
Urge, with a tender zeal,
Your youthful charge along;
"Faint yet pursuing" seek the weal
Of error's hapless throng.
Be faith, which looks above,
With prayer, your constant guest;
And wrap the Saviour's changeless love,
A mantle round your breast.
So shall you share the wealth,
That earth may ne'er despoil;
And the blest gospel's saving health,
Repay your arduous toil.
IV—Geneva
Sweet the hour of Christian meeting,
Sweet the pilgrim's passing song;
But the day is short and fleeting,
Swiftly bearing us along;
Christian ! hear thy Saviour say,
"Work while it is call'd to-day."
Stay not till the night is closing.
Till the sunset's lingering glow;
Souls are carelessly reposing,
On the brink of endless woe;
Christian! to their rescue come,
Guide the youthful wanderer home.
Not by human might or power
Blossometh the wilderness ;
Faith must triumph in that hour;
Prayer anticipate success.
Christian ' let thy watchword be,
"All through Christ, who strengthened me."
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V—A Lutheran Melody
Dr. Watts's version of Psalm 133.
VI—Child's Hallelujah Chorus
To the Lamb that was slain, be all honour now paid,
Let crowns without number encircle his head;
Let blessing, and glory, and riches and might,
Be ascribed evermore, by the angels of light.
Chorus
And sing Hallelujah to God and the Lamb
For ever and ever, Hallelujah, Amen.
Come, children, adore him, come bow at his feet;
Come, give Him the glory, the praise that is meet;
Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise,
And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies.
Chorus:— And sing, &c,
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The Railway Stations nearest Rushden, are Ditchford, Higham Ferrers, and Wellingborough.
Phillips, Printer, Northampton.
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Wellingborough News, 16th November 1878, transcribed by Kay Collins
RUSHDEN - OLD BAPTIST CHAPEL - Two sermons were preached in the above chapeI on Sunday last, by Proffesor Berlyn. The following evening the same gentleman delivered a lecture on "The manners and customs of the Jews," to a large and appreciative audience, the Rev. R. E. Bradfield presiding.
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| Wellingborough News, 6th December 1879, transcribed by Kay Collins
THE LATE REV. R. E. BRADFIELD—On Sunday evening last, the Rev. J. T. Brown, of Northampton, preached in the Old Baptist Chapel, special allusion being made in the sermon to the work and character of the late pastor of this place of worship —the Rev. R. E. Bradfield. It is estimated that at least a thousand persons assembled to hear the sermon, and means were taken to enable as many as possible to hear. Mr. Brown took for his text the first three verses of the 31st chapter of Deuteronomy. Speaking of Mr. Bradfield, the preacher said in that place the deceased was early converted, and he then devoted his all to the work of Christianity—his strength, speech, wit, and humour. No one would deny him the character of a sincere servant of Christ. He paid a high tribute to the preaching abilities of Mr. Bradfield. He was always received by all who knew him with pleasure. He was a self-made man, and most of his life before he came to Rushden was spent in toil. Mr. Bradfield's natural capacity was much, his industry more, but his grace was most of all. He exhorted the church and congregation to follow the counsels of the deceased, and more than ever to devote themselves to the Lord. The sermon was listened to throughout the hour and ten minutes which its delivery occupied, with the greatest attention. The choir was conducted by Mr. J. Farey, and the organ was played by Miss E. Colson.
It was stated in the News a short time since that there was a debt upon the Old Baptist Chapel, at Rushden, of £80. The Chapel is free of debt.
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Wellingborough & Kettering News, July 17th, 1880, transcribed by Kay Collins
ANNIVERSARY—On Sunday last, two sermons were preached in the Old Baptist Chapel, by the Rev. Mr. Harcourt, of London. There were very large congregations, especially in the evening, when the chapel was so crowded that many persons could not obtain admission. The School is in a very prosperous condition, 270 scholars being in attendance on Sunday morning. The amount collected at the two services was £17 17s. On Monday the usual tea feast was held, when 253 scholars sat down to tea, after which 299 teachers and friends were similarly entertained. The weather was fine, and the sports came off in a field lent by Mr. E. Knight. The Temperance Brass Band was in attendance, and gave a number of selections of music in a very creditable manner.
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Rushden Argus, Friday 4th April, 1890, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Local Intelligence
"WHAT DO YOU THINK?"—This was the title of the last of the present series of special sermons at the Old Baptist Chapel by the pastor, the Rev. W. J. Tomkins. The Rev. gentleman took as his text "What think ye of Christ?" (Matthew xxii., 42). Questions and answers, said the preacher, played an important part in the ministry of Christ. The questions addressed to Him were the means of drawing forth many interesting and instructive replies, but the questions asked by Him were often so searching in their character, so vast in their range, and so deep in their significance they had arrested the attention and challenged the thought of man in every age since. One of the most significant and important questions asked by Christ was that of the text. It appealed to the reason, and it challenged thought. It was the distinguishing honour of man that he could think, and in this capacity to think lay his supremacy over all the world about him. It was This capacity to think which enabled us to estimate the character and ability of our fellowmen, and no one knew this better than Christ, who, desired it applied to Himself. He did not desire the blind allegiance of men, but sought the devotion which was based upon intelligence and conviction. It was their duty to decide what attitude they should assume towards Him. Either they should accept Him, or know why they rejected Him. Let them not think it was a matter of indifference to them, but look the question manfully in the face, for he believed their weal or woe for time and eternity depended upon their attitude to Christ. There was a large congregation, who paid marked attention to the preacher.
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The Argus, 20th Dec 1889, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Local Intelligence
OLD BAPTIST CHAPEL — The Rev. Dawson Burns, D.D., occupied the pulpit on Sunday morning last, preaching an excellent discourse from 1st Corinthians, 13th chapter, 13th verse. In the evening the pastor referred to the sudden deaths which had occurred in the village during the week, which he said gave tremendous emphasis to the exhortation of the text, "Be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh". Next Sabbath special Christmas sermons are announced.
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Northampton Mercury Saturday January 11th 1890, transcribed by Susan Manton
Old Baptist Meeting—There was a large and attentive audience as the above place on Sunday evening to hear the annual sermon to the young, which was preached by the pastor (Rev. W. J. Tomkins). The reverend gentleman took for his text Psalm 1 v 1-3 upon which he based a thoughtful and impressive discourse.
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The Northampton Mercury, February 15th 1890, transcribed by Susan Manton
Old Baptist Meeting—Before commencing his sermon on Sunday morning the Pastor (Rev W.J. Tomkins) referred in feeling terms to the calamity which had occurred in Monmouthshire. He said a colliery explosion was always terrible, but this was especially so involving as it did the loss of 176 lives. He expressed a wish that as a congregation something might be done to help the widows and orphans. The hint was taken and at the close it was suggested that, instead of the usual penny collection in the evening, an offering should be taken for the bereaved. This was acted upon, and resulted in a collection of upwards of £5, which will be sent on.
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Northampton Mercury, April 5th 1890, transcribed by Susan Manton
Old Baptist Meeting
On Sunday evening the Rev. W. J. Tomkins preached the fifth and last of a course of special sermons in the above place to a good congregation.
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