Wicket Gate Podcast

The Acts of the Apostles - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:55:42 +0000

The Acts of the Apostles forms a connecting link between the gospels and the epistles. It is the history of the first extension of the Christian Church covering a time span of about thirty years.

Gospel of John - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:01:51 +0000

John's Gospel is the gospel of the Logos or the Word. That man Christ Jesus is the Word of God. John's Gospel is the gospel of passionate, never-failing, brooding love.

Gospel of Luke - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:13:37 +0000

Luke is the first part of a two-part history of the Works of God, beginning with the days just prior to the birth of Christ and going on into the years following Christ's resurrection and ascension to Glory.

Gospel of Mark - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:26:28 +0000

A description of the Gospel of Mark is "reminiscences of Jesus as told by St. Peter to his friend John Mark."

The Great Ejection of 1662

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:49:57 +0000

In the year 1662 the Church of England ejected over 2000 ministers were from their pulpits on St Bartholomew's Day. This action was a spiritual watershed. Dr. Needham opens the history of the Puritans in a practical and relevant way.

Gospel of Matthew - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:45:47 +0000

This is the first of the Gospels and opens the New Testament. Matthew shows how Christ fulfills and is the fulfilment of everything that was stated or prophesied in the Old Testament.

Introduction to the Gospels - "What Saith the Scriptures"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:38 +0000

The Gospels is that collective name given to the four books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The word "Gospel" simply means good news.

Conversion of Muckle Kate - Conversion Experiences

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:21:37 +0100

Ceit Mhor or Muckle or big Kate was a well know character in the village of Lochcarron. She was a wild sinful woman who by God's grace was brought to repentance and to the feet of Christ. Lachan MacKenzie the minister wrote a song telling of her sins which so convicted her that he sorrow knew no bounds

Lights without Names - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:05:41 +0100

Consideration of men and women who were used by God to his Glory. They were unknown, unheralded and unsung yet as the closing poem puts it "And silently, their service proved".

Paul's Hired House - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:35:37 +0100

By no stretch of the imagination could the apostle Paul be looked on as a lower light; however when the providence of God placed him in what could only be classed as lower light situations.

Ananias of Damascus - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:49:31 +0100

Ananias was the human instrument God took up to point Saul to Jesus

A Cluster of Lower Lights - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:13:45 +0100

One of the brightest clusters of "Lower Lights" gathered together in any one particular part of the New Testament is, surely, that which shines in the last chapter of Paul's epistle to the Romans.

Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple - The Lower LIghts

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:26:16 +0100

Paul goes to Jerusalem as a marked man and where will he find lodgings in that city. Here we read for the one and only time of "Mnason of Cyprus, and old disciple;"

Those Women who Laboured with me in the Gospel - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:46:06 +0100

Those women who laboured with me in the gospel, were, no doubt a party of "helpers" in all of Paul's labours in the town of Philippi. They are not named beyond that collective description of them.

Urbane - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:16:12 +0100

Christ's follower Urbane was recorded in Romans by Paul as "our helper in Christ" Helping in the cause of the Gospel is a very noble occupation.

Onesimus and Tychicus - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:07:12 +0100

We are accustomed to having a postal service. However, in the ancient world, to send a letter from its writer to the recipient was normally dependant on a mutual acquaintance to act as bearer and deliver the letter. Both Onesimus and Tychicus carried the letters of the Apostle Paul to Philemon and the one to Colossians. One a runaway slave and the other " beloved brother."

Nymphas - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:56:55 +0100

Nymphas is mentioned only once in Scripture - Colossians chapter 4 and verse 15: "Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea and Nymphas and the church which is in his house".

Jesus which is called Justus - The Lower Lights

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:34:41 +0100

Mentioned only in Colossians chapter 4 and verse 11. Jesus, called Justus is one of the “Lower Lights”, one of those men of whom we know little about except he was a fellowworker of the Apostle Paul and a comfort to him. We also ask ourselves just why he changed his name from Jesus to Justus.

The Lower Lights - And introduction to the series by Jack Seaton taken from his Pastor's Letter 1979

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Tue, 7 Jun 2011 20:16:48 +0100

In this series of podcast we are going to take a look at some of these "Lower Lights" of the Church of Christ in the Word of God.

A whole collection of names, a whole bevy of saints, a whole bunch of everlastings, a whole orchard of pomegranates bear testimony to the fact that God is no man's debtor, and that He will honour them that honour Him. This series appeared in the Wicket Gate Magazine during 1979

Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:57:20 +0100

Here we encounter the last four of the Minor Prophets and also the last four Books of the Old Testament. Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

Micah, Nahum and Habukkuk - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:58:35 +0100

A podcast introducing the next three of the Minor Prophets. Micah, Nahum and Habukkuk.

Amos, Obadiah and Jonah - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:09:07 +0100

A podcast introducing three of the Minor Prophets, Amos, Obadiah and Jonah.

Hosea and Joel - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:50:04 +0100

Our anonymous author gives a short introduction to the "Minor Prophets" which are 12 books in all. This podcast then introduces Hosea and Joel.

Daniel - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 4 Apr 2011 14:22:12 +0100

The Book of Daniel is the fourth in order of the greater prophet and is considered by the Jews the greatest of them all. They refer to Daniel as "The Prophet".

Ezekiel - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:50:51 +0000

Ezekiel was a priest and the son of a priest. He was contemporary in the later years of Jeremiah. He is the third in the order of the greater prophets.

Lamentations of Jeremiah - "What Saith the Scriptures?

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:49:30 +0000

The Lamentation of Jeremiah consists of five separate poems. These Jeremiah composed in an alphabetical form and mourn the fall of Jerusalem that he so often warned about

Jeremiah - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 5 Mar 2011 19:21:46 +0000

Jeremiah is the second of the greater prophets and was of a sensitive temperament, little fitted for the disturbing times in which he exercised his prophetical office.

Isaiah - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:25:51 +0000

None of the prophets is so often referred to in the New Testament, both by our Lord Himself and His apostles - quite one-fifth of all the new Testament quotations from the Old Testament come from the writings of Isaiah.

The Song of Solomon - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:05:15 +0000

Song of Solomon or the Canticles, or the Song of Songs ascribed to Solomon is believed to have been written in his early manhood.

Ecclesiastes - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:07:39 +0000

The second in order of the Scriptures of the three works ascribed to Solomon. Ecclesiastes means one who addresses an assembly, a Preacher, or a Teacher.

Proverbs - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:48:31 +0000

One of three works ascribed to Solomon. Proverbial teaching is one of the most ancient forms of instruction.

Psalms - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:55:38 +0000

The delightful study of the Psalms has yielded me boundless profit and ever-growing pleasure. - C. H. Spurgeon

Job - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 6 Jan 2011 16:52:05 +0000

The atmosphere of the Book breathes of a primitive state of society and points to an antique origin. The Psalms, Proverbs and the New Testament widely quote Job.

Esther - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:56:46 +0000

A wonderful story of heroism in the face of hatred. Here we find the origin of the "Feast of Purim", the history behind the feast and most of all learn of God’s sovereignty in all situations.

Nehemiah - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:01:00 +0000

Nehemiah, having heard from some of his countrymen of the misfortunes of his people sought permission from the King Artaxerxes to go to Jerusalem.

Ezra - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:25:18 +0000

The book of Ezra records the return of the remnant of the Jewish people to Babylon. Here we learn of the resettlement in Jerusalem and rebuilding the Temple.

"The Flame of Revival" Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr. Nick Needham) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:02:35 +0000

Count Von Zinzendorf is best known for his hymns, especially the hymn "Jesus Thy blood and righteous My beauty are, my glorious dress;" He lived a full life to the glory of God helping to set up the Moravian movement heavily financed their missionary outreach round the world. Ordinary men and women went to the most remote areas with the aim to live the gospel and commend it to those who had never heard it. Dr. Needham finishes by saying that here are things that are "food for thought", "things attractive", "things challenging", "Things questionable" but most certainly "things remarkable"

Chronicles - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:56:08 +0000

Jewish tradition teaches that Ezra the scribe wrote the "two books of Chronicles" for the use of the two tribes that returned from bondage in the land of Babylon.

Kings - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff Westcombe) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:31:30 +0000

We have here in the Book of Kings the death of King David and the accession of Solomon. We learn of Solomon's glorious reign, his power and wisdom. In this portion we see the hand of God distinctly seen shaping the destinies of the Jewish people.

Samuel - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Sat, 6 Nov 2010 12:08:07 +0000

1st and 2nd Samuel make up the "Book of Samuel". Here we take up the history of the Jewish nation from the book of Judges and carry it on to the close of the reign of David.

Ruth - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:41:57 +0100

The book of Ruth has no historical connection with the narrative of the Jewish history. Originally forming part of the book of Judges.

Judges - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:33:12 +0100

The book of Judges describes in a fragmentary form the period from the death of Joshua to the Judgeship of Eli.

Joshua - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:47:56 +0100

The book is named from its relating to the eventful period in the history of the Jewish people, whilst under the leadership and Joshua and is a sequel to the book of Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 16:12:08 +0100

Deuteronomy means “The Second Law”. It contains a rapid sketch of the history of the nation since the Exodus.

Numbers - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 22:17:18 +0100

This fourth book of the Pentateuch is so called from the double numbering of the Jewish people recorded in its pages and resumes the history of the Israelites which had been partly dropped in Leviticus.

Leviticus - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:20:39 +0100

Leviticus the third book in the Bible considered and commented upon

Exodus - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:55:24 +0100

Exodus, the second book of the Bible comes under consideration in this summary of the Book. We learn that it is both historical and legislative in content.

Genesis - "What Saith the Scriptures?"

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:18:47 +0100

A brief audio introduction to Genesis the first book of the Bible. We learn the meaning of Genesis, who its author was and a brief outline of the message and content of the book.

"The Blessed Hope" (Lecture 2 of 2) by Jack Seaton

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Jack Seaton) — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:08:48 +0100

This is the second and last lecture on "The Blessed Hope". In the first lecture we saw the Blessed Hope found in the grace of God. This is regardless of whom a man is, where he is from, or whatever his position is in life. This lecture shows how this same grace goes on to teach us how we should live. There is a negative and a positive side to this teaching and Pastor Seaton concentrates on the negative in the lecture. He examines, how we deny ungodliness and worldly lusts.

"The Blessed Hope" (Lecture 1 of 2) by Jack Seaton

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Jack Seaton) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:34:55 +0100

The lecture revolves round chapter 2 and verse 13 in the book of Titus. There we read of that "Blessed Hope". A hope based, as the verse tells us, "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"

The Reformation a Crash Course

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:57:18 +0100

The Reformation was a Europe wide spiritual and theological movement in the 16th century. What was the aim of this movement? It was to call the Church of that day back to a purer spirituality, one that better reflected the purity of the New Testament itself and of the Early Church Fathers. This lecture is a sketch of the basic ideals of the Reformation and of its impact.

Early Church History a Crash Course

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:43:45 +0000

Many have the false notion that Church History is a waste of time. But this is not the case as the hearers of this lecture found out. Dr Needham encourages us in reading Church History after all it is all about our community. After giving a crash course that covers, in broad strokes, the first 400 to 500 years he finishes by encouraging us to read, consider and meet the Church Fathers.

Total Depravity of Fallen Man a Lecture by Jack Seaton

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Jack Seaton) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:48:41 +0000

Jack Seaton gives today’s lecture and the title is "Total Depravity and Fallen Man". Although this is a key biblical doctrine it is one rejected by many and misunderstood by many more. In this lecture we have an explanation of the expressions "Total Depravity" and "Fallen Man". Because of the nature of the lecture I include the scripture reading.

(Example 3) An Example from Habakkuk

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:13:55 +0100

Habakkuk was one who had come to settle his mind in the will and ways of the Lord our God. He did he come to that position in his life? What were the stepping stones? He took his mind to the person of God, his ears to the Word of God and his lips to the throne of God

(Example 2) An Example from Nehemiah

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:01:04 +0100

Here in Nehemiah we see a precious picture and pattern for the Christian in Nehemiah returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding the city walls. Learn of the wiles of the devil for as the work pressed on so the opposition began.

(Example 1) An Example from Ezra

cw@wicketgate.co.uk — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:39:42 +0100

An example from Ezra. God sends Ezra to Jerusalem to stir up the heart and minds of the people. His mission is to bring a reformation about in their hearts and minds for they had lost their identity. Ezra is the agent and has total commitment to the word of God. He must study, perform and make known the word of God to others. Here we have a practical example from the life of Ezra to Pastors and their people.

Congregational Praise - Collection Number Two

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:52:36 +0100

Isaac Watts was born in 1674 in Southampton to a dissenting family. He was one of 8 children and early in childhood showed his potential as a poet. When a man is the author of over six-hundred hymns. It is therefore easy to forget that Watts was a popular pastor, and a respected educator of children.

I have brought together five of Watts' hymns for you to enjoy and if you so wish to sing along with. Remember that the voices you hear are not those of a choir or of professional singers but a congregation enjoying singing praise during the course of the Church worship.

Hymn 1 - "O Bless the Lord, my soul!"
Hymn 2 - "How sweet and awful is the place with Christ within the doors"
Hymn 3 - "Give to our God immortal praise"
Hymn 4 - Not all the blood of beasts, on Jewish alters slain"
Hymn 5 - When I survey the wondrous Cross"

Congregational Praise - Collection Number One

cw@wicketgate.co.uk (Cliff) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:39:11 +0100

One of the most popular sections in the Wicket Gate Magazine is the Congregational Praise audio page, which contains a mixture of favourite hymns and Metrical Psalms recorded during the Worship Services in the Reformed Baptist Church, Inverness. I have put three of the singings into this podcast, they are good to sing along with and lift your heart and mind upward. (1) "The King of Love my Shepherd Is" a hymn by Sir H. W. Baker. (2) "LORD, thee my God, I'll early seek." singing of Psalm 63 verses 1 to 8 from the Metrical Psalms. (3) "Arise, my soul, arise" a hymn by Charles Wesley.

Life and Works of J. C. Ryle (1816 to 1900)

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:41:39 +0100

Most Christians in the English-speaking world know J. C. Ryle’s writings yet few know much about his life. Canon Richard Hobson said the following at J. C. Ryle’s funeral: "A great man has just now fallen in Israel in the decease of the dear bishop, yes he was great through the great abounding grace of God. He was great in stature, great in metal power, great in spirituality. Great as a preacher and expositor of God’s most holy word, great in hospitality, Great in winning souls to God, great as a writer of gospel tracts, great as an author of works which will live long, great as a Bishop of the reformed evangelical protestant evangelical church of England of which he was a noble defender and great as the first bishop of Liverpool."

The value of Church History or Why we should study Church History

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Sat, 23 May 2009 13:37:03 +0100

Church History is the life story of the Saviour's Church and the community in which the Christian lives. Dr Needham teaches that Church History is essential and is not an optional extra to the Christian life.

Perseverance of the Saints - The fifth of the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 07:33:00 +0100

Those spiritually dead sinners whom God has eternally chosen for life, those for whom Christ died on the Cross effectually to secure for them salvation, those who in their won experience have been brought to Christ by the quickening power of the Holy Spirit - these people are then sovereignty enabled to endure to the end in the practice of faith and repentance. To go on living in Christ and without exception enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Irresistible Grace - The fourth of the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 1 Apr 2009 07:47:12 +0100

Saving faith goes beyond changing one set of beliefs for another. Becoming a Christian involves not just a change of mind but also a renewing of the heart. Faith penetrates the brain and from the top of the mind travels to the bottom of the heart. True faith is beyond the natural possibility of sinful nature. If becoming a true Christian is beyond our natural possibility then how can it come about?

Limited Atonement often called Particular Redemption - The third of the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:07:51 +0000

This lecture looks at the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Particular Redemption or if you prefer Limited Atonement causes us to ask, what was the purpose of Christ in becoming flesh and blood and dying on the Cross? Did he come with some general purpose of simply making salvation available and letting us apply it to ourselves? Or did he come to “actually” save? And if so who did he intend to set free from sin, everyone! Or was the purpose to save those given to him of the Father before the world began?

Unconditional Election - The second of the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:13:37 +0000

This lecture is the second of the five doctrines of Grace that are commonly called the Five Points of Calvinism and covers the doctrine of Unconditional Election.

We are familiar with the word “election” and know that it means, “to choose”. It is part of the ordinary fabric of the landscape of life. We also find it part of the landscape of the Bible only while we elect local councillors and politicians in the Bible it is God who elects, it is God who chooses.

Total Depravity - The first of the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:18:04 +0000

This lecture is the first of the five doctrines of Grace that are commonly called the Five Points of Calvinism and covers the doctrine of Total Depravity.

Short Introduction to the Five Points of Calvinism

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 07:31:58 +0000

Dr Needham addressed the Reformed Baptist Church, Inverness, Scotland on the teachings that make up the Five Points of Calvinism.
This short background Podcast introduces the Five Points of Calvinism as a taster of what is to come in the other five Podcasts.

Isaac Watts - His Life and Work (session2 of 2)

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:43:02 +0000

Isaac Watts was born in 1674 in Southampton to a dissenting family. He was one of 8 children and early in childhood showed his potential as a poet. When a man is the author of over six-hundred hymns, and when these hymns include such as "O God our help in ages past," "When I survey the Wond'rous Cross," "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun," and "I'm not ashamed to own my Lord." Watts rightly, I think is called, "The father of English hymn-writing". It is therefore easy to forget that Watts was a popular pastor, and a respected educator of children. In these lectures Dr Needham covers all these points and brings much to our attention about customs of the times in which he lived.

Isaac Watts - His Life and Work (session 1 of 2)

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:20:29 +0000

Isaac Watts was born in 1674 in Southampton to a dissenting family. He was one of 8 children and early in childhood showed his potential as a poet. When a man is the author of over six-hundred hymns, and when these hymns include such as "O God our help in ages past," "When I survey the Wond'rous Cross," "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun," and "I'm not ashamed to own my Lord.” Watts rightly, I think is called, “The father of English hymn-writing”. It is therefore easy to forget that Watts was a popular pastor, and a respected educator of children. In these lectures Dr Needham covers all these points and brings much to our attention about customs of the times in which he lived.

"Goldenmouth" The Life and Times of John Chrysostom (lecture 1).

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:45:08 +0000

This is lecture 1 on the life and times of John Chrysostom, also known as "Goldenmouth", who was an Ascetic, Preacher and Bishop. He was a man of God and one of the Church Fathers

"Goldenmouth" The Life and Times of John Chrysostom (lecture 2).

nn@wicketgate.co.uk (Dr Nick Needham) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:46 +0000

This is lecture 2 on the life and times of John Chrysostom, also known as "Goldenmouth", who was an Ascetic, Preacher and Bishop. He was a man of God and one of the Church Fathers