Wayte, James H an English Wesleyan missionary, was born at Newcastle-under-Lyne, Staffordshire, in May, 1822. His parents feared the Lord, and he himself early united with the Church. He believed that he was destined for the mission field. In 1844 he was appointed to the Richmond branch of the theological institution for training for the … Continue reading “Wayte, James H”
Wayside Cross
Wayside Cross is a cross erected on the public highway, either to commemorate some remarkable event, to indicate the boundary of an estate, to designate a customary station for a public service, or the temporary resting-place of the corpse on a royal or noble funeral; or to mark the confines of a diocesan, monastic, or … Continue reading “Wayside Cross”
Wayside Chapel
Wayside Chapel is a small house of worship at some frequented place on a public highway, formerly resorted to on pilgrimage, or as a place of safety by pilgrims. “These buildings were commonly attached to bridges at the entrance of towns as at Rochester, Stamford, Elvet, Durham, Exeter, Newcastle, and London. Two still exist at … Continue reading “Wayside Chapel”
Wayside
Wayside WAYSIDE.Two blind men sat by the wayside begging, as Jesus left Jericho on His way to Jerusalem (Mat 20:30). They had probably taken their station at a spot near the city where several paths met, and which may have been planted with trees. Again, in the parable of the Sower, some of the seed … Continue reading “Wayside”
WAYS, DIVINE
WAYS, DIVINE Psa 18:30; Psa 145:17; Isa 55:9; Dan 4:37; Hos 14:9; Hab 3:6 Rom 11:33; Rev 15:3 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Ways
Ways in Scripture, means conduct: for example: Make your paths straight. The paths of the wicked are crooked. To forsake the ways of the Lord, is to forsake his laws. Ways also signifies custom, manners, and way of life: All flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth, Gen 6:12; Gen 19:31; Jer 32:19. The … Continue reading “Ways”
Waynflete, William Of
Waynflete, William Of an eminent English prelate of the 15th century, founder of Magdalen College, Oxford, was born of a noble family in Waynflete, Lincolnshire. He was educated at Winchester School and one of the colleges at Oxford. He was ordained deacon in 1420. and presbyter in 1426; became head-master of Winchester School in 1429; … Continue reading “Waynflete, William Of”
Waymark
Waymark WAYMARK.In Jer 31:21 (20) the virgin of Israel is called on to set up waymarks and make guide-posts to mark the way for the returning exiles. The Heb. word tr. [Note: translate or translation.] waymark apparently means a small stone pillar, similar to our milestones, with an indication of routes and distances. Fuente: Hastings’ … Continue reading “Waymark”
Wayland, John, D.D
Wayland, John, D.D a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in New York city.; His father was pastor of a Baptist Church in Troy, N. Y. John graduated from Union College with honor; he became professor of mathematics and rhetoric in Brown, University, Providence, R. I., of which institution. Dr. Francis Wayland, his … Continue reading “Wayland, John, D.D”
Wayland, Francis, D.D., LL.D
Wayland, Francis, D.D., LL.D an eminent Baptist divine and educator, was born in the city of New York, March 11, 1796. His parents came to the United States from England in 1793. Soon after his settlement in New York, his father left his secular business and was licensed to preach the Gospel, and spent the … Continue reading “Wayland, Francis, D.D., LL.D”