H.J. Vine
Henry James Vine (1857 - 1930). English Bible teacher, author, and Plymouth Brethren leader born in London. Converted in his youth, he joined the Brethren assembly at Fore Street, Exeter, and was mentored by figures like George Müller. A self-educated scholar of Greek and Hebrew, he began preaching in the 1870s, traveling across England, Scotland, and Ireland to teach at conferences and assemblies. Vine authored numerous articles and books, including The Work of Christ and contributions to The Witness magazine, emphasizing dispensationalism and Christ’s preeminence. Known for his gentle demeanor and expository clarity, he influenced thousands within the Brethren movement. Married with children, he lived modestly, often supporting missions. In later years, he focused on writing from Bournemouth, where his home became a hub for Bible study. His teachings, preserved in Brethren archives, remain influential among conservative evangelicals. Vine’s emphasis on scriptural precision and humility shaped a generation of Bible students.
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H.J. Vine preaches about finding peace in God's presence amidst the darkness and perils of the world, where our minds are focused on Him, leading to the use of holy themes in our speech and the knowledge of grace and truth through Jesus' sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes the transformation from heaviness and mourning to experiencing the joy and anointing from above, filling our souls with the glories of our Savior and offering fragrant praises to God. It highlights the immeasurable love we receive from God, prompting us to respond with hearts that treasure the divine wonders and eagerly await the Home prepared for us in His radiant presence, where our love overflows in inspired songs of praise.
In Thy Presence
From the darkness and the perils Of a world by Satan swayed Peace we find in God’s own presence, Where our minds on Him are stayed; Leaving thoughts that once distressed us, Holy themes our tongues employ; Grace and truth are known in Jesus, By Whose blood we are brought nigh. Gone the heaviness and mourning, Now the Unction from on high, With our Saviour’s peerless glories Fills our souls with deepening joy; Thence ascending sweetest incense, Fragrant offerings to His praise, Joyful in His presence, bless we God our Father for His grace. Loved with love none e’er can measure. As the Father loves the Son, We respond from hearts that treasure Wonders love Divine has done; And the Saviour comes to take us To the Home prepared above, Where, in presence of His radiance, Song outflows inspired by love.
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Henry James Vine (1857 - 1930). English Bible teacher, author, and Plymouth Brethren leader born in London. Converted in his youth, he joined the Brethren assembly at Fore Street, Exeter, and was mentored by figures like George Müller. A self-educated scholar of Greek and Hebrew, he began preaching in the 1870s, traveling across England, Scotland, and Ireland to teach at conferences and assemblies. Vine authored numerous articles and books, including The Work of Christ and contributions to The Witness magazine, emphasizing dispensationalism and Christ’s preeminence. Known for his gentle demeanor and expository clarity, he influenced thousands within the Brethren movement. Married with children, he lived modestly, often supporting missions. In later years, he focused on writing from Bournemouth, where his home became a hub for Bible study. His teachings, preserved in Brethren archives, remain influential among conservative evangelicals. Vine’s emphasis on scriptural precision and humility shaped a generation of Bible students.