Memorials of the rev. James Rowland, of Henley-on-Thames, by his three daughters

London:
HODDER & STOUGHTON, 27 & 31, PATERNOSTER ROW.

Beading:
BARCHAM & BEECROFT, BROAD STREET.

1874,

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CHAPTER I.

Early and College Life.

Parentage.—Home Occupations.—School Days.—Early Religious

Impressions.—Decision for Christ.— First Sermon. - De-
parture for Wymondley College-Aspirations and Efforts.
Invitation to Baldock.-Death of Parents

1-24

CHAPTER II.

Residence in Baldock.

First Encouragements.—A Friendless Lady.-Ordination and

Declaration of Faith.—Marriage. Friendship with a Clergy-
man.-Views respecting Amusements.—Ride with a Prize-
fighter.—Efforts to Promote Liberality.—Invitation to go to
Toronto.--Illness.-Advice to leave Baldock

25-48

CHAPTER III.

Ministry in Henley.

Nonconformity in Henley.—Recognition of Mr. Rowland as
Pastor.-Instances of Usefulness.

49-74

CHAPTER IV.

Trials and Mercies.

The Manse at Henley.-Training of Children.-Freedom from

Annoyances.-Illness and Death of Children.-Sympathy
and Kindness of Friends

75-101

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CHAPTER V.

Engagements at Home.

Plan of Text-books and MSS.-Titles of Sermons and Texts.

-Arrangement of Time.—Sabbath Spirit and Duties.-
Begging Cases.–Visits to the Sick.—Love of Peace.-
Building of Schoolroom.-Opening of Organ.-Various
Societies and Public Meetings.-Correspondence.—Publica-
tion of three Sermons and a “Handbook”.

103-130

CHAPTER VI.

Work in Various Fields.

Invitations to leave Henley.–Village Chapels.—Three Speeches.

-Address on Revival.- Preaching at Bristol Tabernacle

and at Hoxton Academy Chapel.–Tours for Missionary

and Jews' Societies.- Visit to Ireland during the Revival.-

Readiness for Departure. Entries in last Sermon Book and in