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| − | Section 1 – Early History in England and Elsewhere | + | '''Section 1 – Early History in England and Elsewhere''' |
Much has been written about the early movement among Christians in Plymouth, England, about 1830, as clearly set forth in Mr. Andrew Miller’s book, “History of the Brethren” published about 1879. | Much has been written about the early movement among Christians in Plymouth, England, about 1830, as clearly set forth in Mr. Andrew Miller’s book, “History of the Brethren” published about 1879. | ||
| − | In America, the first real settlement of Christians was that of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, which is well known to all of us acquainted with American history. | + | In America, the first real settlement of Christians was that of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, which is well known to all of us acquainted with American history. This was followed by the remarkable settlement of William Penn’s, in what is now Pennsylvania about 1681 of somewhat a different character. |
| − | The year 1703 saw the birth of three men that were to have a very considerable influence over America… namely John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, and Gilbert Tennant, and a few years later, George Whitefield. | + | The year 1703 saw the birth of three men that were to have a very considerable influence over America… namely John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, and Gilbert Tennant, and a few years later, George Whitefield. These four were instrumental in what is called the Great Awakening of 1740 when many souls were converted. Edwards in New England, Tennant in the Middle Colonies, and Wesley and Whitefield in the Southern Colonies. |
| − | The Nineteenth Century was marked by many men of God who were used greatly in the gospel to the conversion of many souls. | + | The Nineteenth Century was marked by many men of God who were used greatly in the gospel to the conversion of many souls. Among them, Dwight L. Moody was conspicuous, having had touch with Mr. Darby and other brethren. Others were Charles G. Finney, Philip P. Bliss, etc. |
The present (1950) religious composition of the United States is about as follows: | The present (1950) religious composition of the United States is about as follows: | ||
| − | + | ||
| − | + | * Roman Catholics = 25 million | |
| − | + | * Baptists = 15 million | |
| − | + | * Methodists = 10 million | |
| − | + | * Presbyterians = 3 million | |
| − | + | * Lutherans = 4 million | |
| − | + | * Episcopalians = 2 million | |
| − | + | * Disciples (Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, etc.) = 2 million | |
| − | + | * Orthodox Groups = 2 million | |
| − | + | * Mormons = 1 million | |
| − | + | * Jews = 5 million | |
| − | + | * Other Christians = 5 million | |
| − | + | * Unchurched = 75 million | |
| − | + | * '''Total''' = 150 million | |
The composition of the American population by countries of origin is about as follows: | The composition of the American population by countries of origin is about as follows: | ||
| − | + | * British 41% @ 62 million | |
| − | + | * German 16% @ 24 million | |
| − | + | * Irish 11% @ 16 million | |
| − | + | * African/Caribbean - @ 16 million | |
| − | + | * Scandia 4% @ 6 million | |
| − | + | * Italian 4% @ 6 million | |
| − | + | * All Other - @ 15 million | |
| − | + | * '''Total''': 150 million | |
| − | The main commencement of this movement was first in Dublin about 1827, although similar movements were taking place in England about the same time. | + | |
| + | The main commencement of this movement was first in Dublin about 1827, although similar movements were taking place in England about the same time. This movement gained headway under the labors of Mr. Darby and others. In 1830, many clergymen were added at Plymouth. | ||
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In 1832, Mr. Darby visited Switzerland where a great many were led out into the path of separation, and it was from some of these and from brethren in England that the first settlers in America were led to commence meetings at many points about 1850 or a little earlier. | In 1832, Mr. Darby visited Switzerland where a great many were led out into the path of separation, and it was from some of these and from brethren in England that the first settlers in America were led to commence meetings at many points about 1850 or a little earlier. | ||
| − | The first mention of any work in America in the Letters of J.N.D. was on January 20, 1846, when he writes of letters going to India, Canada, Ireland and everywhere. | + | The first mention of any work in America in the Letters of J.N.D. was on January 20, 1846, when he writes of letters going to India, Canada, Ireland and everywhere. Again, in October 1857, he writes of God actively at work in Canada for good. In October of 1861, he writes that American affairs tend to her destruction. Then on July 2, 1862, he writes, “I have now in prospect a voyage across the Atlantic to visit the brethren in Canada. If I do go there (for it depends humanly speaking upon a brother who is laboring in these parts). If I do go to Canada, I think we shall start shortly, in the course of this month. It is a long voyage for me at my age, but it is in the Lord’s service, and if I am encouraged to undertake it… if God prospers me in my voyage, and if I have time see the brethren I think I shall return to Canada this year.” |
| − | The first gatherings in America were by Swiss in New York, Philadelphia, and various country districts in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Tennessee. | + | The first gatherings in America were by Swiss in New York, Philadelphia, and various country districts in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Tennessee. Some of the first places mentioned by Mr. Darby, besides New York and Philadelphia, were Boston, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee. The Truans and Rochats were early settlers in Tennessee. In Canada he mentions Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Guelph. |
| − | Very first meeting started middle of ____________ at ___________ in 18__ where Henry Olivier left ________. | + | Very first meeting started middle of ____________ at ___________ in 18__ where Henry Olivier left ________. The work moved rapidly ______________. Prof. J.N. Hinze opposed his ________________. |
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Section 1 – Early History in England and Elsewhere
Much has been written about the early movement among Christians in Plymouth, England, about 1830, as clearly set forth in Mr. Andrew Miller’s book, “History of the Brethren” published about 1879.
In America, the first real settlement of Christians was that of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, which is well known to all of us acquainted with American history. This was followed by the remarkable settlement of William Penn’s, in what is now Pennsylvania about 1681 of somewhat a different character.
The year 1703 saw the birth of three men that were to have a very considerable influence over America… namely John Wesley, Jonathan Edwards, and Gilbert Tennant, and a few years later, George Whitefield. These four were instrumental in what is called the Great Awakening of 1740 when many souls were converted. Edwards in New England, Tennant in the Middle Colonies, and Wesley and Whitefield in the Southern Colonies.
The Nineteenth Century was marked by many men of God who were used greatly in the gospel to the conversion of many souls. Among them, Dwight L. Moody was conspicuous, having had touch with Mr. Darby and other brethren. Others were Charles G. Finney, Philip P. Bliss, etc.
The present (1950) religious composition of the United States is about as follows:
- Roman Catholics = 25 million
- Baptists = 15 million
- Methodists = 10 million
- Presbyterians = 3 million
- Lutherans = 4 million
- Episcopalians = 2 million
- Disciples (Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, etc.) = 2 million
- Orthodox Groups = 2 million
- Mormons = 1 million
- Jews = 5 million
- Other Christians = 5 million
- Unchurched = 75 million
- Total = 150 million
The composition of the American population by countries of origin is about as follows:
- British 41% @ 62 million
- German 16% @ 24 million
- Irish 11% @ 16 million
- African/Caribbean - @ 16 million
- Scandia 4% @ 6 million
- Italian 4% @ 6 million
- All Other - @ 15 million
- Total: 150 million
The main commencement of this movement was first in Dublin about 1827, although similar movements were taking place in England about the same time. This movement gained headway under the labors of Mr. Darby and others. In 1830, many clergymen were added at Plymouth.
In 1832, Mr. Darby visited Switzerland where a great many were led out into the path of separation, and it was from some of these and from brethren in England that the first settlers in America were led to commence meetings at many points about 1850 or a little earlier.
The first mention of any work in America in the Letters of J.N.D. was on January 20, 1846, when he writes of letters going to India, Canada, Ireland and everywhere. Again, in October 1857, he writes of God actively at work in Canada for good. In October of 1861, he writes that American affairs tend to her destruction. Then on July 2, 1862, he writes, “I have now in prospect a voyage across the Atlantic to visit the brethren in Canada. If I do go there (for it depends humanly speaking upon a brother who is laboring in these parts). If I do go to Canada, I think we shall start shortly, in the course of this month. It is a long voyage for me at my age, but it is in the Lord’s service, and if I am encouraged to undertake it… if God prospers me in my voyage, and if I have time see the brethren I think I shall return to Canada this year.”
The first gatherings in America were by Swiss in New York, Philadelphia, and various country districts in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Tennessee. Some of the first places mentioned by Mr. Darby, besides New York and Philadelphia, were Boston, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and Milwaukee. The Truans and Rochats were early settlers in Tennessee. In Canada he mentions Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Guelph.
Very first meeting started middle of ____________ at ___________ in 18__ where Henry Olivier left ________. The work moved rapidly ______________. Prof. J.N. Hinze opposed his ________________.
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