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Over the centuries many scholars have tried to date the events in the Bible and thus establish the date of the Creation. James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh from 1625 to 1665, and a keen scholar, aimed to complete a history of the world from Creation to AD 70. In 1650 the result of his effortsContinue reading “bishop ussher annals of the world”

Be swept away by one of the most influential writers of the 18th century! J. C. Ryle’s works have been changing hearts and lives for over 100 years. He is still speaks to the heart and soul of every man through his simple, straight forward writing style and his gentle, loving tone, which make him as readable today asContinue reading “The Complete Works of J. C. Ryle”

From his earliest years John Charles Ryle seemed destined for great things. Born in Macclesfield in 1816, the son of a wealthy banker, he later excelled at Eton College and at Oxford University, where he gained a first class degree. His mind was set on a career in politics, but God had greater plans forContinue reading “John Charles Ryle”

Alan MundenEarly in his ministry in Exbury the Rev. J. C. Ryle distributed tracts publishedby the Religious Tract Society. He bought them in bulk in Southampton anddistributed them to his parishioners. On leaving the parish he circulated hisfirst tract “A minister’s parting words to the inhabitants of Exbury”. In 1844soon after his appointment to HelminghamContinue reading “J. C. Ryle — ‘the Prince of Tract-writers’”

May 15th The habit of rising to the occasion That ye may know what is the hope of His calling … Eph. 1:18. Remember what you are saved for—that the Son of God might be manifested in your mortal flesh. Bend the whole energy of your powers to realize your election as a child ofContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”