The Descent of the Branch into the Waters of Sorrow, to Bring up the Election of Grace / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached by J. Church, of the Surrey Tabernacle

Name: The Descent of the Branch into the Waters of Sorrow, to Bring up the Election of Grace / Being the Substance of a Sermon, Preached by J. Church, of the Surrey Tabernacle
Author: J. Church

By J. Church

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A sermon expounds a biblical episode in which a prophet’s act upon troubled waters becomes a lens for spiritual instruction: Scripture centres on Christ, and ministers must be spiritually formed, humble, industrious, and wholly dependent on God. The preacher reflects on a college of prophets who cut timber by the Jordan, drawing analogies that cast sinners as trees, the gospel as an axe, and ministers as labourers and fishers. The text contrasts sanctified learning with mere scholarship, stresses prayerful counsel and perseverance amid affliction, and urges practical holiness and trust in divine guidance as the means by which ministry bears lasting fruit.

About the Author

J. Church

J. Church was a 19th-century preacher and author known for his sermons and theological writings. He served at the Surrey Tabernacle and the Obelisk Chapel, where he delivered many of his notable sermons. His works often explore themes of faith, salvation, and the nature of God, reflecting his evangelical principles. Among his key writings is "A Confession of Evangelical Principles," which outlines his theological beliefs. Church's sermons, such as "Consolation in Life and Death, Derived from the Life of Christ," provide insight into his pastoral care and the spiritual guidance he offered to his congregation.