William Tyndale had come to the realization that a spiritual reformation in England would never take place unless the Bible itself was translated into a language the people could read and understand for themselves. This had become Tyndale’s mission in life. Last time we ended with William Tyndale decision that he must leave England, never […]
Water lapped the sides of the ship as it docked in England’s busiest port. Fog had settled in nicely with the darkness to provide a murky blanket of cover. And cover was what they needed. “Roll main sail! Drop anchor!” Sailors bustled over deck and pier to bring the great hull of the ship safely […]
Centuries before the Reformation came to the British Isles, Scotland and England were always fighting with each other. There were dukes involved, monks and bishops, owners of castles and villages, churches and small as well as big armies. Peace was a rare item in those days. The inhabitants of Scotland are probably descended from a […]
Five English Reformers by Ryle, J.C. ,The Banner of Truth Trust, 1981 Five English Reformers was written in 1890 by J. C. Ryle, a member of the Church of England. Ryle felt compelled to respond to a movement in the Church of England at that time to bring the Church of England back to […]
As often happens in the history of the church on earth, God uses the events of the past to teach His people in the present time, even though these historical events may have happened hundreds of years ago. One of these events in church history which we Americans still celebrate had its beginning across the […]
Imagine, if you will, a small, well-kept park, its walks bordered with neatly-clipped hedges, flaming scarlet and mauve rhododendrons everywhere, and interspersed among the greens, tiny beds filled with blossoms of riotous color. Southern England has often been compared to such a scene, for in contrast to the vast cultivated and barren lands of the […]
The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte Yonge and abridged by Marian Schoolland, Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. 1952. The scene of this story is laid in England a hundred or more years ago. The plot of the story concern’s itself with the Redclyffe Estate, which is left without an heir […]
“Twice Tried”, by Anne S. Swaan. Published in England. Sold by Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich. “Twice Tried” is the apt title of this book of fiction. The story is woven about an English family, giving us, therefore, a very dear glimpse into English life, which in itself is educational. Robert Angus Sr., whose […]