The Development of a Major Problem

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter As long as I can remember I was plagued by a speech defect. Whereas my twin brother had no difficulty in expressing himself I found myself wholly inhibited. He seemed to be a born…

In Quest of a Vocation

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter The more I preached the deeper the conviction became that my life's work was to be in God's service. This seemed to be confirmed by the many encouraging reactions to the expositions…

The Problem Re-examined

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter It was considered important for those training for Christian service to have adequate training in voice production. During my period as a student the College had engaged a Mr. Harold…

Family Responsibilities

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter One of the most difficult aspects of writing an autobiography is to included some comments on one's immediate family. But because of the considerable influence that family life must…

The London Bible College

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter I have already mentioned that I was first attracted to the London Bible College because of my regard for the principal, Ernest F. Kevan. As time has gone on and throughout my long…

The College Buildings

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter I have already given some indication of the problems surrounding the old building at 19 Marylebone Road. No one supposed that the College would be housed in this inadequate building…

The Twentieth Century Theological Scene

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter Before commencing the serious study of theology I had done enough theological reading to be aware of the debate raised by the historical critical method. I had already realised the…

Wider Concerns

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter In the academic climate of the 1940s there was a great need for co-operation among those who wished to challenge the current critical orthodoxy. It was for this purpose that Tyndale…

Peering into the Future

Back to chapter headings previous chapter next chapter Anyone who attempts to predict the future course of events takes a great risk. But there may be some justification for drawing on the experience of more than forty years in theological…