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George Cutting
George Cutting (N/A – 1934) was a British preacher and evangelist whose ministry within the Plymouth Brethren movement focused on gospel proclamation and personal assurance of salvation across the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in England, likely in the mid-19th century, specific details about his early life, including his parents and upbringing, are not widely documented, though his writings suggest a conversion experience that propelled him into ministry. His education appears informal, centered on self-directed biblical study rather than formal theological training, typical of Brethren lay preachers. Cutting’s preaching career gained prominence through his itinerant evangelism and authorship of widely circulated tracts, most notably Safety, Certainty and Enjoyment (circa 1880s), which offered simple, scriptural answers to seekers and sold over a million copies in multiple languages. His sermons and writings, including The Last Revival and The Two Natures, emphasized the believer’s security in Christ and readiness for His return, delivered at Brethren assemblies and open-air meetings across England. Known for his brother Arthur, also a gospel preacher, George remained in fellowship with Brethren leader James Taylor Sr. until his death. Married status and family details remain unrecorded. He died at age unknown in 1934 in England, with his funeral noted among Brethren circles.
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George Cutting emphasizes the importance of using the Word of God as the ultimate standard for every aspect of our lives, as seen in Psalm 119:104 and 119:128, where the Psalmist expresses a strong preference for God's precepts over false ways. The Holy Ghost speaks decisively through the Scriptures, highlighting the clear distinction between right and wrong paths. Cutting warns against compromising with darkness and encourages a firm stance like David's, who loved God's law and hated vain thoughts.
Steps Rightly Directed, a False Way Detected
It is well at the commencement of your Christian career to be fully alive to the fact that it is the Word of God which must be the touchstone for everything in your path, whether personally or relatively. Look at Psa. 119:104, “Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way”; and again, Psa. 119:128, “Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.” Notice how decidedly the Holy Ghost speaks through the Psalmist. It is either a right way according to the Word, or it is a false way to be hated. Man naturally loves to tone things down to keep his conscience quiet. God in creation “divided the light from the darkness,” and morally He does so still. Man would blend them together in a kind of dim twilight; but beware of these subtle compromises, and like David, say, “I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love” (Psa. 119:113). Now do not let this apply only to the question of your salvation and personal state, but to that also which I now desire briefly to dwell upon; viz.,
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George Cutting (N/A – 1934) was a British preacher and evangelist whose ministry within the Plymouth Brethren movement focused on gospel proclamation and personal assurance of salvation across the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in England, likely in the mid-19th century, specific details about his early life, including his parents and upbringing, are not widely documented, though his writings suggest a conversion experience that propelled him into ministry. His education appears informal, centered on self-directed biblical study rather than formal theological training, typical of Brethren lay preachers. Cutting’s preaching career gained prominence through his itinerant evangelism and authorship of widely circulated tracts, most notably Safety, Certainty and Enjoyment (circa 1880s), which offered simple, scriptural answers to seekers and sold over a million copies in multiple languages. His sermons and writings, including The Last Revival and The Two Natures, emphasized the believer’s security in Christ and readiness for His return, delivered at Brethren assemblies and open-air meetings across England. Known for his brother Arthur, also a gospel preacher, George remained in fellowship with Brethren leader James Taylor Sr. until his death. Married status and family details remain unrecorded. He died at age unknown in 1934 in England, with his funeral noted among Brethren circles.