Sermons of the Great Ejection
by Iain H. Murray | Book Summary
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Author: Iain H. Murray
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This small collection of farewell sermons shows the heart and true motives behind the ministers in their decisions of nonconformity. In their own words, they tell us that it was never about themselves or their own opinions but that they believed their position to be not only a requirement of their consciences but of God Himself. They gave up all for the sake of the gospel that was at risk of being lost. These ejected Puritan ministers would continue to be persecuted by those who would silence them for many years to come. Some of them even lost their lives or were imprisoned to keep them from preaching. So it remains for Puritanism even to this day. |
Iain H. Murray was born in England in 1931. He studied history and philosophy at the University of Durham with the intention of becoming a Presbyterian minister. His study of the Puritans led him to take another route, and he later became the first editor of The Banner of Truth magazine. He served as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' assistant at Westminster Chapel from 1956-1959 and co-founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957.
His other published works include biographies of Jonathan Edwards, Charles H. Spurgeon, Arthur W. Pink, J.C. Ryle, Amy Carmichael, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has also written several books on revivals and revivalism.
Sermons of the Great Ejection
by Iain H. Murray
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| Author | Iain H. Murray |
| Publisher | Banner of Truth Trust |
| Date | 2012 (revised; original 1962) |
| Pages | 294 |
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The effects of the Great Ejection reach far beyond the year of 1662, spanning across three different centuries. "The Act of Uniformity, which silenced the vast majority of England's evangelical preachers, was no sudden act of kingly folly or parliamentary misgovernment; rather it was the turning point in a great and long-drawn-out struggle." (p. vii) Just like the preceding efforts of the Reformation, this 24th of August, also known as Black Bartholomew's Day, would forever impact the history of the church.
This small collection of farewell sermons shows the heart and true motives behind the ministers in their decisions of nonconformity. In their own words, they tell us that it was never about themselves or their own opinions but that they believed their position to be not only a requirement of their consciences but of God Himself. They gave up all for the sake of the gospel that was at risk of being lost.
These ejected Puritan ministers would continue to be persecuted by those who would silence them for many years to come. Some of them even lost their lives or were imprisoned to keep them from preaching. So it remains for Puritanism even to this day.
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Iain H. Murray was born in England in 1931. He studied history and philosophy at the University of Durham with the intention of becoming a Presbyterian minister. His study of the Puritans led him to take another route, and he later became the first editor of The Banner of Truth magazine. He served as Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' assistant at Westminster Chapel from 1956-1959 and co-founded the Banner of Truth Trust in 1957.
His other published works include biographies of Jonathan Edwards, Charles H. Spurgeon, Arthur W. Pink, J.C. Ryle, Amy Carmichael, and Martyn Lloyd-Jones. He has also written several books on revivals and revivalism.