J&n darby biography of abraham

J.N. Darby was a man of many outstanding attainments. He was a prodigious worker for the Lord; a preacher of the glad tidings of God; a pastor of God's flock; a penman of exceptional skill; a prophet who told forth and foretold the Word of God; and he was a psalmist of sweet songs.

It is this last feature that concerns us in this article.

J&n darby biography of abraham

For those who would like an interesting account of Mr. Darby's life, Mr. W.G. Turner's Life of J.N. Darby is recommended; also Mr. Darby's poems, 'Spiritual Songs' is well worth reading — not to be confounded with the 'Spiritual Songs' hymn book.

E.E.

Cornwall, in his book 'Songs of Pilgrimage' has given some interesting facts concerning Mr. Darby's hymns. A few extracts from his account will be very helpful for this article. Any remarks in brackets will be from the writer of this article.

"The hymns of John Nelson Darby were written at intervals during a period of 50 years.

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