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 Jesus being our sustenance and strength on our journey towards heaven, likening Him to the Bread of Life that provides us with fresh grace and love daily. He emphasizes how Jesus' sacrifice, like the manna in the wilderness, is a symbol of divine love that overflows in our hearts, leading us to a deeper understanding of God's love. As we partake of the living Bread, we are nourished and guided towards the heavenly feast where we will experience the fullness of God's love and sing praises to Him forever.
The Bread of Life
“Jesus, our food from heaven Thou art, To feed us on our heavenward way: The Bread of life, our present part, Affords fresh grace and strength each day: And Thou dost give our souls to know The love which makes them overflow. ’Tis known in Thee, that heavenly love; It brought Thee here that we might live: It brought Thee from its home above, Thy flesh and blood for us to give. This is the love divine we know; With grateful praise our hearts o’erflow. The corn of heaven, the mighty’s meat, Fresh fell for Israel every day; Upon the dew, this food so sweet Came down, and round about them lay: The heavenly type of Him we know, Whose love has made our hearts o’erflow. Thus on our journey home we’re fed, And strengthened by the living Bread; Whilst to the feast above we’re led, Which God our Father there has spread; Where deeper still His love we’ll know, And sweeter songs shall richly flow. Then Lord, like Thee in God’s abode, The journey ended here below: The Bread which fed us on the road, As “hidden manna” we shall know. Thy grace and love our lips shall show, Their melody to Thee o’erflow.
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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.