OF

THE REV. JAMES ROWLAND,

Af Henley-on-Thames.

BY HIS THREE DAUGHTERS.

PREFACE BY THE REV. J. BINNEY.

INTRODUCTORY LETTER BY REV. JOHN STOUGHTON, P.P.

London:

HODDER & STOUGHTON, 27 & 31, PATERNOSTER ROW.

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

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

CHAPTER III.

Ministry in Henley.

Nonconformity in Henley.-Recognition of Mr. Rowland as

Pastor.-Instances of Usefulness.

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25-48

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

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".

CHAPTER VI.

Work in Various Fields.

PAGE

103-130

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.—

Encouragements .

CHAPTER VII.

The Home Call.

131-171

Readiness for Departure.-Entries in last Sermon Book and in
new Church Book.-Journey with Dr. Wardlaw. The last
Sabbath on Earth. The last Prayer Meeting.-The Swift
Translation. Views respecting Mourning.
Manifested.-Funeral and Sabbath Services.-Prominent

Characteristics.-Appeal.-Memorial Tablets

CHAPTER VIII.

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Extracts from Letters of Sympathy.

CHAPTER IX.

Outlines of Sermons.

Sympathy

173-190

191-202

The Good Old Way.-Christ the Bridegroom of the Church.—

The Affecting Confession. -The Divinity of Christ.-

Heaven a Rest

203-228