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: : :   December 2002   : : :

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 6 – This new page has six readings and one address.

God with Us - Bournemouth, May 18-20, 1955 ®  6 Readings on Matthew, Isaiah and Ezekiel   • Greater   than the Temple; More than Jonas; More than Solomon

Doctrine: Eternal Life – Added Eternal Life a 1907 reading in New York with J. Taylor.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 5 – This new page has five readings and one address.

Devotion by Vow - Reigate, Surrey, May 24-26, 1958: ® Jacob's Vow    ® Vow by Sacrifice    ® "Lo, I Come" ® Nazariteship    ® Married to the Sanctuary    •  Models

: : :   November 2002   : : :

Ministry: J. N. Darby 1 – Added a short but important article What is a Sect? which will challenge most if not all.

Doctrine: Gifts and Offices – Added On Gifts and Offices in the Church by J. N. Darby and On Rule by J. B. Stoney.

History: The China Episode 1933-35 – This new page has an account of the brief link with a work of God in China which had appeared to be based on the truth but was found to be completely leavened by 'open' principles.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 7 – This new page has one reading and two addresses. There are two readings not yet available, which will complete the Later ministry of GRC.

® Rest, Life, Food, Drink - Ventnor, April 22, 1961 • Appreciaton of Christ and His Sufferings in View of God's Praise - Croydon, December 9, 1961 ® Foundations  • Living Stones  ® Christ in Us - Portsmouth, September 1961

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 6 – This new page has two readings and three addresses.

• The Divinely Established System - St. Leonards, February 1, 1962 ® The Unveiling of the Glories of Jesus Christ • Issues Involved in Present Exercises - Chelmsford, October 13, 1962 • Lay Hold of Eternal Life  ® Four Aspects of the Call - Watford, December 2, 1961

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 9 – This new page has two readings and two addresses.

• The Servant of the Lord - Nonnington, June 2, 1941 ® God's Name and God's Praise - London - Nov. 17, 1954 • Our Access into the Presence of God - Singapore, June 4, 1959 ® The Family, the Body and the Temple - New York, November 5, 1957

: : :   October 2002   : : :

Doctrine: The Assembly – Added a series of four addresses by F. E. Raven: The Assembly in Four Aspects. This series was previously in the now discontinued zip files offer.

•  1. The Body     •  2. God's Temple     •  3. God's House •  4. The Holy City Jerusalem

Doctrine: The Sonship of Christ – Added a major article by C. A. Coates: Remarks on a Pamphlet by A. J. Pollock entitled 'The Eternal Son'.

• CAC says "I have no wish to enter into controversy on the great and holy subject of which this pamphlet treats, but a public charge of serious evil in doctrine concerning the Person of Christ, brought against certain brethren, puts upon all to whom it comes the responsibility of enquiring whether the charge of 'levity', 'folly', and 'blasphemous', as applied to certain teaching, can be substantiated".

Doctrine: Fellowship – Added an article by Geo. Cutting. Are you a Member? and of What? is intended "for those who have been recently been brought to the knowledge of salvation" but it will be challenging to any who have never given any serious thought to their associations.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 5 – This new page has one reading and five addresses.

• The Knowledge of the Son of God - Bournemouth, May 9, 1962 ® The System, Position and Path   • Activities in which we are to Engage - Alnwick, January 6, 1962 • The Priest with Urim and Thummim - Hull, September 9, 1961 • The Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls - Newton Abbott, April 18, 1961 • God is One - Glasgow, September 30, 1961

: : :   September 2002   : : :

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 2 – Added one reading and one address. One more address remains to be added to complete the final ministry by Mr. Hemmings available at this time.

® Jesus in Control - Auckland, May 17, 1962 • Moral Conditions Needed for Divine Support - Auckland, May 19, 1962

Ministry: E. Raven – This new page has only one article, Thoughts on Genesis Chapters 1 to 4, which reviews "their own internal evidence, as conveying to us an unmistakably divine revelation of the beginnings of the material universe". Edward Raven, the author, is the oldest son of F. E. Raven.

Ministry: J. Harper – Added two addresses and one reading, the final ministry by Josiah Harper available at this time.

• Continuance in the Path of Obedience - Melbourne, Nov. 30, 1963 • Faith and Confidence in God - Auckland, Dec. 12, 1963 ® Following Jesus in the Way - Croydon, September 5, 1964

: : :   August 2002   : : :

Guests: My Stand 4: Unsolicited Email: Abuse of the Internet – A response to emailings from Gary Cuccia.

Guests: My Answer 4: Major Groups of Brethren in the UK: What are the Differences – A reply to Peter Stanbridge.

History: A Review of Truth – Added a related challenging address, Holding the Head by J. B. Stoney.

History: Stow Hill Depot – Added an important article, Written Ministry and its Distribution by J. Taylor.

History: Early Contentions for the Faith – Added a historic letter, The Bethesda Circular by J. N. Darby.

: : :   July 2002   : : :

Guests: Site News: Bibles and Book: Dover Bible Fund – Added 'A Historical Sketch' contributed by Richard Reed.

Biography: J. N. Darby: Letters of JBS – Added extracts of Mr. Stoney's letters referring to JND's illness and death.

Guests: My Answer 4: Sonship of Christ – Reply to Keith Saare regarding sources for 'Incarnational Sonship'.

Guests: My Answer 4: H. W. Soltau – Reply to Randal Kulp regarding sources for biographical information.

Ministry: J. Harper – This new page has four addresses by Josiah Harper of Colwyn Bay.

• Vessels - Purley, June 24, 1944 • Nearness To Christ - Hove, April 20, 1946 • Restfulness - Teignmouth, October 23, 1948 • Divine Speaking - Birmingham, November 24, 1951

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 4 – This new page has two summaries of readings, one full reading and four addresses – with more to come.

® Communion with God    • Running, Walking, Standing  ® Anchor of the Soul - South Shields, February 16-17, 1963 ® The Body, The Kingdom, The House - Birmingham, February 11, 1963 • Features of First Love - Grantham, May 13, 1961 • The Beloved - Findochty, January 1, 1962 • The Beginning and the End - Portknockie, January 2, 1962

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 2 – Added Spiritual Enlargement – Treasure in Earthen Vessels, an address in Nottingham, December 1962.

Biography: Brief Sketches: J. Pellatt – Added an interesting poem of JP quoted by J. O. T. Darton in a 1963 address.

: : :   June 2002   : : :

Guests: My Stand 3: Notable Divisions – A review of a paper sent by another web site to Daniel Ionescu.

Guests: My Answer 3: Difference between Web Sites – Response to a query from Edith Bowie.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 8 – This new page has eight addresses and some extracts from a reading – 1950-58.

Devoted Persons and Hallowed Houses - Trowbridge,    February, 15, 1958 The Scope of Prayer - Bognor, December 10, 1955 ® The Baptism of the Spirit and the Threshing Floor and an address My Brethren - Dublin, December 24, 1954 The Person of the Christ - Bristol, July 20, 1957 The Revelation and Administration of the Mystery - Halsingborg, April 8, 1955 Riches of Glory - Nottingham, February 6, 1954 The Love of Christ - Kennington, March 17, 1951 Love - Croydon, November 4, 1950

: : :   May 2002   : : :

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 3 – This new page has:

Devotion to God and His Chief Interest on Earth – the House of God, an address at Exeter, May 1962; ® Habitation of God in the Spirit, a reading at Stourbridge, November 1961; ® Our Standing on Divine Ground, a reading, and Loving Righteousness, an address, at Ipswich, Dec. 1, 1962; ® The Living Water and ® The Living Bread, 2 readings, and an address, Sound Teaching, Sound Words and a Sound Mind, at Marlow, February 9-10, 1963

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 1 – This new page has 6 readings and an address.

God's Relations with Men, Aberdeen, September 16-18, 1958 ® Adam        ® Noah        ® Abraham        ® The Blood of the Covenant   ® The Ministry of the Gospel ® The Incarnation    • A Place for Us and a Place for God.

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 2 – Added What is Small, an address in Kilwinning, September 1962.

Biography: H. D'A. Champney – Added a brief sketch of H. D'Arcy Champney, 1854-1942.

Guests: My Stand 4: Wrong Attitude towards Women – Moved comments previously in the Mailbox.

Guests: My Stand 4: Paul and Peter: The Spheres of their Commissions – A reply to Richard Willoughby.

: : :   April 2002   : : :

Ministry: C. A. Coates 2 – Added The Believer Established in answer to further questions from Patty Bjork.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 1 – Added 2 sets of meetings, each consisting of a reading and address,

® The Divine System  • Fellowship - Enfield, Feb. 10, 1962 ® As a Man Thinketh in His Heart, So is He • The Wall of the City - Cirencester, March 10, 1962.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Later 2 – This new page has 3 sets of meeting, each consisting of a reading and address:

® Nazariteship   • Let Him that Boasts, Boast in the Lord - Barking, Essex, May 26, 1962 ® God's Chief Interest on Earth  • Christ as Foundation, Structure, and Headstone - Airdrie, September 29, 1962 ®: Levitical Service  • The Testimony of our Lord - Croydon, January 19, 1963.

: : :   March 2002   : : :

Ministry: J. B. Stoney 2 – Added Influence of Associations. A warning as to "the baneful influence of worldly company" involving "interchange of thought and social intercourse".

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 1 – This new page has seven addresses, including Keeping Good Company and Fear Not. Mr. Hemmings was a contemporary of Mr. G. R. Cowell.

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 2 – The first item on this new page is Unchanging Principles of the Fellowship, a 1962 reading in Auckland. Common views as to the 'position' and 'the Lord's table' are examined in the light of the Scriptures.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 6 – This new page has Giving and it's Fruits, a summary of readings; and three addresses, Walking in the Light, God Himself and The Work of the Lord and the Service of God.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 7 – This new page has three addresses, The Supremacy of God, God Going Before His People and The Name of God.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 14 – This new page has 12 addresses and 2 brief ® readings, 1936-57:

• Spiritual Vision  • The Sin Offering is the Basis of the Economy of God  • Fixed Positions - for Saints, for Christ and for God  • Power to do Things for Ourselves  • The Believer's Spirit - Sustained in   Presence of Suffering  ®  The Lord's Supper is the Kernel of Christianity  ®  The Lord's Supper - Spiritual Movement to the   Mount of Olives  • The Lord's Supper Leading to the Service of God  • Education and Formation for Priestly Service  • The Glories of Christ as God's King, Son and Priest  • The Greatness of Christ Securing Response to God in the Assembly    • Unity • Completion  • That They May Be One

: : :   February 2002   : : :

Guests: My Answer 1: George Cutting – Added a note as to the presence of Mr. Cutting at readings with James Taylor in London in October 1914. This seems to prove conclusively that Geo.C. did not go with Glanton, as some have thought.

Doctrine: The Public Ruin of the Church – Added a second article by J. N. Darby, On the Formation of Churches. This cogent essay, written in 1840, is still relevant and applies – not only, as it did then, to the recognized denominations and independent 'churches' but – to the position of those who call their gatherings 'New Testament assemblies'.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 5 – Added readings 5 and 6 and an address Unity in Conflict completing the fateful 1959 London meetings Unity as Presented in Paul's Epistles.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 9 – Added readings 5 and 6 and an address God as Presented in the Gospels, completing the 1958 Exeter meetings Purification and Life.

Doctrine: Baptism – added a second article – the valuable Letters on Baptism by C. W. Wycherley of Auckland.

: : :   January 2002   : : :

Ministry: J. G. Bellett 1 – This new page has a challenging article Woollen and Linen.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 2 – Added 4 articles specially suited for younger believers from 'The Way Everlasting' : The Call of God, The Choice of a Career, The Deity of Christ, Houses Hallowed and Redeemed.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Early 5 – Added readings 3 and 4 of Unity as Presented in Paul's Epistles the fateful 1959 London meetings. Completed in February.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials 9 – Added readings 3 and 4 of Purification and Life the landmark 1958 Exeter meetings. Completed in February.

Ministry: F. E. Raven 3 – This new page has 3 addresses on 2 Timothy, The Servant of the Lord – His Enlightenment and Resources – valuable guidance for these last days.

Doctine: The Unequal Yoke – Added Departing From Inquity or Inconsistency, a second article by G. R. Cowell .

Guests: My Stand 3: Reconciliation of Brethren – Moved from the Mailbox, an earlier reply to Anonymous 2 regarding his belief in "the eventual reconciliation of all those who call themselves Brethren".

Guests: My Stand 3: Hyper Ecclesiasticism – A reply to Alan Raine who asked my "opinion on the TW group" and my understanding and position on "eternal sonship".

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: : :   December 2003   : : :

Guests: My Stand 5: 'My Brethren' Comments on Layout, Design and Format – Added an explanation in answer to some friendly and well-intentioned – but ill-informed and uncomplimentary – comments.

History: The Hymn Book 4: Hymns and Tunes – Added more tunes. These cover most of the hymns 56-110.

Biography: JND Research – Added Research Paper 10 'Vaughan Family' and Research Paper 11 'Hardman and the 'Seven Churches' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

: : :   November 2003   : : :

History: The Hymn Book 4: Hymns and Tunes – This new page has the words for the 1973 Re-Selection and the 1993 Supplement and names of suggested tunes for many hymns.

• Tunes in midi format are linked for hymns 1-55.

• Note: The 'music' is computer generated and so does not equal professional quality music, and may offend the ears of some. Tune numbers are shown for those who play the piano/organ.

• Further tunes will be added as time allows. Many tunes in rol format are awaiting conversion.

History: Stow Hill Depot 2: Information and Consultation
Meetings – This new page has notes of the 1960, 1961 and 1962 Depot meetings, containing enlightening information regarding a critical historical period – immediately following the unjust and ruthless purge of 1959-60.

• Some remarks as to ministry, servants, hymns etc., are proof of the pervasiveness of the legal system and the absolute dominance of its leader.

: : :   October 2003   : : :

Guests: With Christ: Robert G. Fear – Added an account – by Andrew Robertson – of the life of our beloved brother, who was taken by the Lord on Lord's Day, Oct. 19, 2003.

Guests: My Answer 4: EB's Attempt to Contact Some Persons They Have Rejected for Over 30 Years – Added an answer to a poignant plea from Lana Guy.

: : :   September 2003   : : :

History: Hymn Book 3: Authors – This new page lists all the authors for the 1973 Re-Selection / 1993 Supplement with hymn numbers, links to MB, and other available details.

Biography: JND Research – Added research paper 9 'Rome: Darby and the R. C. Church' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Early 12 – This new page has five readings and an address – an outstanding series of meetings of special interest to all those committed to the continuance of the service of God.

The High Praises of God - Ealing, June 5-7, 1954: ® 5 readings - in the 5 books of Psalms   • God Dwelling This is an outstanding series of meetings. It will be of special interest to all those committed to the continuance of the service – i.e. worship – of God.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 12 – This new page has 5 readings and an address.

The Grace and Government of God in Days of Recovery - Edinburgh, June 15-17, 1956: ®  5 Readings in Zechariah • The Work of the Lord and the Service of God Mr. Cowell was well aware of, and drew attention to, the primary interpretation of Zechariah to Israel but – in keeping with our Lord's present occupation with His assembly – made an impressive and needed current application to our own day.

: : :   August 2003   : : :

Biography: JND Research – Added research paper 8 'Wolff, etc.' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Doctrine: Marriage and Divorce – This new page has 22 brief articles, on all aspects of this subject, by J. N. Darby, J. B. Stoney, F. E. Raven, C. A. Coates and J. Taylor.

Doctrine: The World, Its Politics and God's Government – This new page has articles by J. N. Darby, J. Taylor, and C. A. Coates.

The World, Its Politics and God's Government • J. N. Darby: The Progress of Democratic Power, and Its Effect on the Moral State of England   A Letter to a brother in France - 1848   What the World is; and How a Christian Can Live in It • C. A. Coates: Extract - Romans 13 - A Letter, May 8, 1925 • J. Taylor: Extract Reading 1  -  Extract Reading 2 - Reading 3: God's Government, Direct and Indirect

: : :   July 2003   : : :

Guests: My Stand 5: 'Christian' Zionism – Added an answer to Paul Wilkinson as to the erroneous impression that the origins of 'Christian' Zionism were in the ministry of J.N.D.

Guests: My Answer 4: Dispensation – Added an answer to John Shinn regarding the meaning of 'dispensational' as used in the phrase 'dispensational pre-tribulation rapture'.

Biography: JND Research – Added research paper 6 'Dates, etc.' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Doctrine: Deliverance and Its End – This new page has four addresses on this most important subject by F. E. Raven.

Deliverance and Its End - 1895 • Deliverance from Sin and the World • Deliverance from Law • Deliverance from the Flesh   • Association with Christ

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Early 10 – This new page has five readings and an address.

The Headship of Christ and of God - Birmingham, May 23-25, 1953: ® 5 readings in Genesis, 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians and elsewhere   • Son of Man, Son of Abraham, Son of David

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Early 11 – This new page has five readings and an address.

The Assembly in the Book of the Acts - Ipswich, April 16-18, 1954: ® 5 readings in Acts, Matthew, Romans, Ephesians and Revelation   • The City of the Great King

: : :   June 2003   : : :

Biography: J. Taylor – Added to the 'Memorabilia' section, the notes of the marriage of J.T. and Miss Georgina Brown at Barnet in 1913 – notes supplied by Edwin Cross.

Biography: G. V. Wigram – Added some extensive and interesting research notes submitted "for discussion" in a new section 'Research by Max Weremchuk'.

History: Early Years - Recollections – Added 2 historical notes from Max Weremchuk, posted within the 'Letter from J. G. Bellett' and the 'Note by Dr. Edward Cronin'.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 10 – This new page has three readings, an address and a gospel address at Sydney; and a summary of five readings and a summary of an address at Melbourne.

The Gospel of the Glory - Sydney, February 15-16, 1959 ®  3 Readings in 2 Corinthians   • Our Activities Must Begin from the Top   • Gospel Address: Planning Filled with the Full Knowledge of God's Will - Melbourne, March 28-30, 1959 ®  Summary of 5 Readings in Ephesians   • Christian Conflict

: : :   May 2003   : : :

Guests: My Stand 3: Hyper Ecclesiasticim – Added two letters from a former TW, Michael Moore, with extensive comments as to the nature of the TW ecclesiatical claims.

Guests: My Answer 4: One-City-One-Church – Added reply to inquiry from Glenn Haman as to whether Watchman Nee "got this teaching from the Exclusive Brethren".

Ministry: J. B. Stoney 2 – Added On Circulating Writings of Those who have Turned Aside which soberly considers "the grave moral objections".

Biography: J. Taylor: Memorabilia – Added a photo of J.T. with six young brothers in non-combatant military service, at Rochester Special meetings, May 1944. Thanks to Andrew and Lois Robertson for this contribution.

Biography: JND Research – Added research papers 4 and 5 by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 7 – This new page has five readings and an addresses. Just 2 months after the fateful London 1959 meetings – and the attack upon him – GRC was serving positively and in power.

Progress in Recovery - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sep. 25-27, 1959:     ®  5 Readings in Ezra, Nehemiah and Zechariah • The Building of its Wall was Jasper

: : :   April 2003   : : :

Biography: G. R. Cowell: His Trials and Stand – Added an extract from a letter – contributed by Andrew Robertson – giving GRC's reasons why "I cannot accept the doctrine that those walking together in separation are at liberty to attend religious services held by sects around us".

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 4 – This new page has five readings and two addresses. Just 15 months before the fateful London 1959 meetings GRC warned of "the possibilty of being brought into captivity and bondage"!

The Sabbath of Rest - Belfast, April 6-8, 1958 ®  5 Readings in Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and elsewhere • Going On to Full Growth   –   and   • Spiritual Growth, Three Essential Features - Buckhurst Hill, December 7, 1957

: : :   March 2003   : : :

Guests: My Answer: Biography: Early Brethren – Added several emails from Max Weremchuk on his interesting thoughts as to how to view the lives of early brethren.

Biography: JND Research – This new page has three research papers by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Ministry: E. J. Hemmings 2 – Added an address Spiritual Quality in Smallness of Circumstances, Melbourne, May 12, 1962, the final available known ministry of Mr. Hemmings.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 3 – This new page has five readings and an address: "John saw Him in varied glories, and he put on record, 'all things that he saw' in order that we might be affected by these presentations of the Lord with a view to our recovery to first love", GRC.

The Lord Jesus as seen in the Revelation - Bristol, July 1957 : ®  5 Readings in Revelation • Come, Prince of Peace, for Now the Sands are Run

Ministry: Wm. Trotter – This new page has the instructive Five Letters on Worship and Ministry in the Spirit addressed to WT's local brethren. In addition to the good teaching,

• these letters are of historical interest showing certain confused practices then existent – “among those who, for twenty years and upwards, have been seeking to meet in the name of Jesus” – and which may still mark some groups.

• Younger brethren and those who have experienced the benefit of later ministry, particularly that of JT, may wonder that such confusion ever existed.

: : :   February 2003   : : :

Guests: My Stand 3: Hyper Ecclesiasticism – Added correspondence with David Hoag.

Ministry: G. R. Cowell - Memorials  8 – This new page has five readings and one address. Later disowned by Doncaster, they took place after the fateful July 1959 London meetings and before the unrighteous excommunication of Mr. Cowell on July 12, 1960.

Ordering of the Camp - Doncaster, April 22-24, 1960: ®  5 Readings in Numbers, Hebrews  • The Last Encampment

Ministry: J. N. Darby: Part 1: The Oblation – Added an extract from the Synopsis on Leviticus 2 which sets out the perfect humanity of the Lord Jesus, and is an excellent introduction to Mr. Bellett's more extensive Moral Glory.

Ministry: J. G. Bellett – Added a classic in the literature of 'brethren': The Moral Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is lengthy and should not be read quickly, but those who desire to know more of the the "perfect moral humanity" of the Lord Jesus will be richly rewarded for the time spent.

History: A Review of Truth: Divisions – Added an 1893 extract from ministry by J. B. Stoney which begins "The divisions among us all spring from not understanding the mystery, and the nature of Christ".

Doctrine: The Sonship of Christ – Added a 1933 letter of James Taylor regarding a pamphlet from Ayr which "advances the principle that the ministry of a previous generation is the test of a current one".

Doctrine: Gifts and Offices: On Gifts – Added an 1878 extract from ministry by J. B. Stoney on 1 Corinthians 12–14 dealing with the use and abuse of gifts.

: : :   January 2003   : : :

Guests: My Answer 4: Governmental Consequences: Sins after Conversion – Correspondence with W. Eugene Tucker.

Guests: My Answer 1: George Cutting – Added a further note re a visit by Watchman Nee with Geo. C. in 1933, just a year before Mr. Cutting's death. This took place during WN's brief association with brethren, and is a further proof that Geo. C. did not go with Glanton, as some have thought.

Doctrine: Fellowship – Added The Divinely Ordered Path in the Midst of the Confusion in Christendom by W. E. Ellis – a clear, concise and reliable review of the relevant scriptures.

Guests: With Christ: Robert H. Smith – Added an account – by Tom Hawkins – of the life of our beloved brother who was taken by the Lord early on October 16, 2002.

Ministry: Robert Dunn – This new page has an excellent gospel address and two readings.

•  The Way of Salvation - Blairgowrie, December 31, 1916 ® The Truth Set in the Affections - Dalbeattie, June 24, 1920 ® The Manna - Caulfield, December 3, 1921

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: : :   December 2004   : : :

History: Events at Plymouth and subseqently at Bethesda Meeting, Bristol – 1844-49 – Added this classic account of 'The Origin of (so-called) Open-Brethrenism' by William Trotter. This is 'must' reading for any who are unfamiliar with the events and issues.

Guests: My Stand 5: Anonymity – Another Look – Added an article that answers the question 'Does Scripture contemplate 'anonymous' ministry?'.

: : :   November 2004   : : :

History: Decline and Departure – Added several prophetic 'Warnings by C. A. Coates and J. Taylor'.

Guests: My Answer 2: The Powerscourt Meetings and Dave MacPherson's Writings – Added comments by Gordon Simmonds on 'The Rapture Plot'.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 16 – This new page has 5 readings and 5 addresses, 1942-50.

• The 16 volumes of 'Memorials' are now complete, as is the 'Later' ministry of Mr. Cowell.

• There still remain several addresses to be added to the 'Early' ministry of Mr. Cowell.

Memorials 16:  What the Assembly is to Christ and to God - 1942-50: • What the Assembly is to the Heart of Christ - London, October 17, 1942 • Christ's Death: The Basis of God's Dwelling and His Praise - West Worthing, February 25, 1950 • Features of the Assembly - London, January 8, 1947 • The Assembly as a Trustworthy Vessel - Croydon, Jan. 8, 1945   The Assembly in Paul's Epistles - Manchester, May 1956: ®  5 Readings in various epistles   • Spending

: : :   October 2004   : : :

: : :   September 2004   : : :

Ministry: A. J. Gardiner – This new page has a 1959 address at Winnipeg on The Believer's Body.

Guests: My Stand 5: Dispensationalism Again – This new article is Jeff's response to a recent paper 'A Farewell to Dispensationailism – Completely' by Max Weremchuk.

: : :   August 2004   : : :

: : :   July 2004   : : :

Poetry: The Man in the Glory and other Poems – Added a new poem "The Remnant that is Left" by S. J. B. Carter. This poem will be a comfort to those who feel the breakdown and departure but who desire to continue to maintain the Lord's Supper and the Service of God.

Guests: My Stand 2: Aberdeen 6 – This new article is an extract from a letter of Robert Stott refuting the claims of a brother of the 'Renton' persuasion.

History: Hymns 1: Preface 1973 – Added part of a letter of Robert Stott refuting criticisms of the 1973 book by a brother of the 'Renton' persuasion.

: : :   June 2004   : : :

Ministry: Andrew Robertson – This new page has a 1956 address on Prayer. Other articles are noted in Biography.

: : :   May 2004   : : :

Memorabilia: The Ears of the Assembly – Added a short history of the brethren in India and Burma, 18-- to 2004, by (Mrs. Daniel) Lila Marilla Paul, now 76 years old.

Biography: Brief Sketches: E. Dennett 1841-1914 – Added a brief sketch of Mr. Edward Dennett.

Ministry: Edward Dennett – This new page has the 1875 The Step I have Taken – Mr. Dennett's valuable account of his exercise and experience leading up to the resigning of his 'pastorate' and identifying himself with the 'brethren'.

: : :   April 2004   : : :

Biography: J. N. Darby – Added a summary of the contents of Ministry by J. N. Darby in the section on 'His Ministry'.

• Contents for ministry by FER to come.

Biography: J. B. Stoney – Added the contents of Ministry by J. B. Stoney – New Series in the section on 'His Ministry'.

Biography: J. Taylor – Added the contents of Ministry by J. Taylor – New Series in the section on 'His Ministry'.

Biography: C. A. Coates – Added a list of the 34 books of Ministry by C. A. Coates in the section on 'His Ministry'.

History: Darby Bible 2 – Added the complete text of the New Testament – apart from notes – from the latest 1961 Stow Bible/Kingston Bible Trust edition.

Doctrine: Public Ruin of the Church – Added Righteousness in the Last Days by C. A. Coates who says,

"The subject of our present inquiry is not whether two or three may act in His name or not, but as to what manner of acting – or rather, what ground to be taken in acting – is most suitable to His name in a day of ruin? "To have assembly character, and to act in Christ's name, is blessed divine favour. To claim that we have this character, and that we so act, might be the most worthless pretension".

: : :   March 2004   : : :

Biography: Brief Sketches: A. J. Gardiner and History: Stow Hill Depot – Added some interesting personal comments of Charles Barrett from the Guest Book and the Mailbox.

Ministry: C. A. Coates – Added 'Vessels to Honour'. CAC says, "My thought was that we might look at the difference

• between what the saints are as vessels to honour by the purpose and call of God, which nothing can possibly invalidate, and

• that which it is the privilege of saints to be as vessels to honour in spiritual condition and associations.

Biography: J. N. Darby – Added 'Darby of the Leap', an interesting account by Miss Anna M. Stoney, 1839-1932.

History: The Parting of the Ways - 1960's – Added a 1961 letter of Ernst Beck of Germany.

Guests: My Answer 4: Is Baptism Necessary to be Considered a Christian? – Added a reply to a question from William M. Willcox.

Doctrine: The Church's Prophetic History – This new page has 3 articles. No.'s 1 and 2 are by by C. A. Coates while No. 3 is by Alfred Wellershaus:

1. 'The Mystery of Lawlessness and the Testimony of God' briefly traces the course of the 'public church' – as C.A.C. says – in "the history of christendom from the freshness of Pentecost through ages of decline and departure, to its certain future apostasy and fall".

2. 'Paul's Voyage as Suggestive of Church History' – as the title indicates – is an application of the events of Acts 27 to church history as outlined in No. 1.

3. The Last Two Chapters of Acts as a Picture of the Church – This article, translated from German, covers the same events as No. 2 from a slightly different perspective but with a similar application. A.W. says "The Holy Scriptures conceal in the history of Paul’s journey to Rome, as the epistles to the seven churches in Revelations 2-3, the history of the vessel entrusted with God’s testimony down here. It is a prophetic representation of the history of the church".

: : :   February 2004   : : :

Ministry by C. A. Coates 3: The Temple in 2nd Chronicles – This new page has 2 readings and 3 addresses.

• Many have some degree of familiarity with the typical teaching of the tabernacle, but relatively little attention has been given to the temple.

• In his characteristic lucid and penetrating manner, Mr. Coates opens the treasure of the temple in its application to the assembly, distinguishing 2 Chronicles from the account of the temple in 1 Kings.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 11 – This new page has 11 addresses, 1936-53, particularly suitable to build up young believers – of whatever natural age.

• Mr. Cowell helpfully opens up some very basic foundational teachings in a clear manner:

• justification, sanctification, reconciliation, sonship and the gift of the Spirit;

• as well as the character, conditions, privileges and principles of fellowship, and other important matters.

• This is ministry from which all can profit.

A Christian's Relationship with God - 11 Addresses, 1936-53: • A Christian's Relationship with God: 1-3, London, June 1953 Fellowship: 1 - 4, Chelmsford, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 1936 1. The Tabernacle – Holiness and Beauty of God's Habitation 2. Our Conformity to Christ's Death   • 3. God's Dwelling among His People • 4. Foundations – The Father and the Son Laying the Foundation || • Called, Chosen, Faithful - Yarmouth, June 5, 1937 • The Most Excellent Thought of Sonship - Gillingham, Nov. 4, 1939  • God: A Faithful Creator - London, • The Acceptable Year of the Lord - London, Oct. 18, 25, 1941

: : :   January 2004   : : :

Biography: JND Research – Added Research Paper 12 'Vaughans/Darbys' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Added comments of Gordon Simmonds to the following:

• History: Early Years: Account of Miss A. M. Stoney

• History: The First 50 Years: Plymouth

• History: Early Contentions: Sufferings of Christ.

History: The Bible, A New Translation by J. N. Darby – This new page has the introductory notices from the 1961 Stow Hill / Kingston Bible Trust edition.

• If the Lord will, and as time allows, we purpose to add the complete text, beginning with the New Testament.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 15 – This new page has 5 readings, in Daniel and elsewhere, one address and a ministry meeting with three words.

• Mr. Cowell suggests a refreshing and edifying look at the book of Daniel, applying its lessons to the current assembly period, based on the understanding that the “the times of the nations” not only relate to the history of Israel but “were instituted in a primary sense with this dispensation in view”.

The Times of the Nations - Croydon, March 29-31, 1957: ® 4 readings in Daniel ® Romans, Ephesians and 1 Timothy • G. R. Cowell: Christ Jesus – His Appearing and Kingdom    Ministry Meeting: • A. J. Gardiner: Intercession • J. McKay: Revaluation • A. E. Myles: Enlargement

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Memorials 13 – This new page has 2 readings and 10 addresses.

• All the articles are edifying but several are outstanding and make this page well worth exploring.

God's Work and Our Response in Service - 1938-57: • God’s Work in Us in Grace and Government - Weston-   Super-Mare, August 24, 1940  • Youth in the Testimony - San   Francisco, U.S.A., October 24, 1957  • The Work of the Lord   - Redhill  • True Assembly Features: Dignity, Intelligence,   Affection - Hornchurch, Oct. 26, 1938  • Personal History   with God - Putney, May 22, 1943  ® God Securing a Rem-   nant of a Remnant - Croydon, March 25, 1940  • Christian   Fellowship - Southport, March 16, 1957  • Walking in the   Fellowship of God’s Son - Croydon, Sept. 20, 1940   • Disci-   pline, Adjustment, Formation, Comfort - Purley, Nov. 23,   1940  • Waiting for and Moving with God - Croydon, Nov. 30,   1940  • Versatility of the Assembly - London, Mar. 21, 1953 ® Unity of the Body and Oneness - Croydon, Feb. 6, 1943

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: : :   December 2005   : : :

Memorabilia: Robert Hawker on the Spirit - A Prelude – This new page has an 1817 address by Dr. Robert Hawker (1753-1827) of Plymouth. In his 1951 preface, Mr. A. W. Thomas said it is

• "an almost identical setting forth of truth as to the Holy Spirit, in statements strikingly and remarkably analogous to what has been happily and attractively engaging the brethren in a special and universal way during the past few years".

• We appreciate our friend Daniel Soukoreff making this rare and historically significant item – excellently re-typed by his mother Susan – available for sharing with MB's guests.

Doctrine: God in Absoluteness and Relativeness – This new page has the classic, 'Names of Divine Persons', a sober and reverent examination of the relevant scriptures by J. Taylor.

• In view of the many errors abroad this article is must reading.

Doctrine: Ministry – This new page has the landmark article 'On Ministry: Its Nature, Source, Power, and Responsibility' by J. N. Darby and an 1873 article, 'Ministry: Its Use and Its Responsibility' by J. B. Stoney.

Ministry: J. Pellatt 2 – This new page has more challenging articles, as always very relevant to the present day – more to follow:

• Departure and Recovery   • The Revelation of God
  
• The Love of God and Response to It   • New Covenant Ministry
  
• The Ministry of Reconciliation   • Risen with Christ - Its Subjective  Results   • Privilege and Responsibility
  
• The Lord's Desires for His Own   • Poem: Home in View

: : :   November 2005   : : :

Ministry: J. Pellatt 1 – This new page has 8 challenging articles, very relevant to the present day, from 'The Closing Ministry of Joseph Pellatt' – more to follow:

• The Lord's Supper as the Expression of Christian Fellowship and
  
  that which leads to Assembly Privilege

  Resurrection and Ascension

  The Heart of the Lord Jesus at the Moment of Entire Rejection

  Withdraw, Flee, and Pursue

  Separation – Identification with the Lord

  Sonship     • The Blessing of Eternal Life

  The House of God – "Consider Your Ways"

: : :   October 2005   : : :

Guests: My Answer 2: Tim LaHaye, the Rapture and Dave MacPherson – Response to an article written by Dave MacPherson and spammed to the Editors by a third party.

History: The Departure from the Truth after Recovery – This new page has a 1970 booklet compiled by Arthur G. Brown.

• It chronicles the rejection by some of separate address to and worship of the Holy Spirit, and of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit – a rejection with which the editors of 'My Brethren' do not agree –

• but which covers a short but very significant period of which – to our knowledge – there is no other comparable existing historical record and which affords a rare view of the rapid rise of the legal and repressive spirit which characterised the later decline of 1959-70.

Studies: Morrish Bible Dictionary – George Morrish – the printer – and his daughter Hannah, 1848-1945, compiled 'A New and Concise Bible Dictionary' in 1899.

• The articles are unsigned, but it is understood that many were written by brethren and reflect their doctrinal position at the time. There are some points, which later ministry has clarified, which the editors of 'My Brethren' could not support.

• The dictionary is still in print [Bibles and Books: Kingston Bible Trust], so that there is no need to reproduce it all on 'My Brethren'.

• Instead we are presenting a selection of articles which it is thought will be of interest to our guests.

Ministry: M. W. Biggs 1 – This new page has twelve 'Short Papers on the Church' which provide a sound introduction to the scriptural truth of the assembly.

Ministry: M. W. Biggs 2 – This new page has seven 1925-27 articles on the 'Types on the Church' which provide a sound introduction to the typical teaching of the assembly and to typical teaching in general.

Biography: J. N. Darby - Revised Version – This new page has the first section of a possible new edition of Max Weremchuk's original biography. Your coments will be forwarded to Max.

: : :   September 2005   : : :

Ministry: G. W. Ware – This new page has two fine gospel addresses in Adelaide, Australia, on Luke 10: 30-42 – of special interest to those young in the faith, and to those concerned to help them –

• 'The Gospel of the Burial of Christ' and 'The Atmospehere of the Inn'.

: : :   August 2005   : : :

Biography: J. G. Bellett – Added a poem 'The Last Words of J. G. Bellett'.

History: Hymn Book - Part One – Added the historically significant 1950 Teddington reading with J. Taylor on 'The Service of Song'.

Ministry: J. Taylor - Part One – Added two items:

• the 1950 Edinburgh address 'The Creator of the Worlds' on mediatorship before the incarnation;

• 'Authority in Doctrine and Fellowsip', 2 readings in Birmingham, 1933, which convincingly establish the scriptural position, and expose the widespread post-1959 error that 'authoritative ministry' proceeds from one man.

Ministry: J. Taylor - Part Four – This new page has the 1942 Toronto meetings: 5 readings on 'The Spirit as Seen Objectively in the Book of Acts'.

• This series of readings is particularly important as establishing from Scripture that the Holy Spirit can be, and is, viewed objectively –

• and was a prelude to – the then unforeseen opening up a few years later of – ministry as to direct prayer and worship to the Spirit.

: : :   July 2005   : : :

Guests: My Answer 4: Will the Spirit ever lead anyone to look at Himself or His work? – Response to question from Daniel Soukoreff re quotation from CHM sent to him by Heino Promm.

Ministry: J. Taylor - Part Three – This new page has the valuable and instructive Birmingham meetings, 1932: 6 readings on 'The Glory of the Son of God' and an address 'Affection for the House of God'.

• JT speaks of "the bearing of John's gospel as typical of conditions in Christendom at the present time … the things related generally took place in Judaea, which, because of its attitude toward Christ at that time, corresponds with the modern apostate religious world …

• "the signs in John" deal "with man's trained mind, active in denial of the truth … to instruct the spiritual mind as to certain features of the Lord's service …

• "They are the manifestation of His glory, not of course in the sense in which He will be manifested presently in glory, but in the moral sense, to the end that those who are known as His disciples should believe … John 20: 31".

: : :   June 2005   : : :

Doctrine: Letters of Commendation – This new page has comments by FER, CAC and JT.

History: List of Meetings 4 – This new page has a List of Meetings in Europe, South Africa, Australasia – 1950 and completes the group. As official lists for those areas were not available this page is based on the 'Atlas of Meetings' c. 1950 by Hay Smith.

History: List of Meetings 3 – This new page has the List of Meetings in Great Britain and Ireland – 1963.

History: List of Meetings 2 – This new page has the List of Meetings in North and South America – 1959, with some later updates.

History: The China Episode – Updated page to reflect conflicting information relating to Watchman Nee's final days.

: : :   May 2005   : : :

Guests: My Stand 1: Sonship of Christ 2 – Added contributions from Van Costen with pertinent quotations from C. A. Coates, late in his life, which refute the allegations that he had changed his mind as to the Lord's Sonship and that there was a rift between CAC and JT.

History: List of Meetings 1 – This new page has the early and rare List of Gatherings in the United States and Canada – 1879. It also has contact names including many brethren in places in which there was no gathering.

• Other lists still to be added are North and South America - 1959 (see June above), Great Britain and Ireland - 1963. Note: Lists for Europe, South Africa, Australasia etc will be welcomed.

Ministry: F. S. Marsh – This new page has a timely article 'Encouragement in Adversity: A word to those in small gatherings', contributed by Daniel Soukoreff.

: : :   April 2005   : : :

Biography: F. E. Raven – Added the contents of Ministry by F. E. Raven – New Series in the section on 'His Ministry' and a review of a biography of his grandson, Tony Crosland, in the section on 'His Family Life'.

: : :   March 2005   : : :

: : :   February 2005   : : :

Doctrine: Attitude to Other Believers –This new page has an extract from 'An Outline of Deuteronomy' by C. A. Coates.

: : :   January 2005   : : :

Biography: JND Research – Added Research Paper 13 'Brooke' by Max Weremchuk for the proposed new editon of his biography of J. N. Darby.

Ministry by G. R. Cowell - Early 3 – Added 2 addresses. 'The Closing Ministry of the Dispensation' is particularly valuable and is recommended reading for all, whether or not familiar with GRC's ministry.

• This completes all the known ministry of GRC available to 'My Brethren' at the present time.

• The Closing Ministry of the Dispensation - New York, November 5, 1957 • The Upward Way - Westfield, N.J., November 9, 1957

Ministry by T. V. Druckenmiller – This new page has TVD's 1932 letters of 'Resignation from Clericalism and Sectarianism'. JT wrote "His letter of resignation is excellent".

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