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believed that some were predestined to be saved and some were not. He believed that on Judgment Day he would be identified as a true prophet. His unusual, polemical preaching style and writings made him popular but brought him into conflict with other preachers throughout his life but was received well by many Particular Baptists. He founded or opened chapels throughout England, many of which still survive.

William Gasdby William Gadsby132 (1773–1844) was an English Particular Baptist pastor. In addition to pastoring, Gadsby planted churches, and was an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England. Although he was not formally educated, Gadsby was regarded by his contemporaries as an excellent preacher and pastor who championed the cause of social justice and opposed the established Elizabethan Church.

In 1805 he became pastor of Black Lane Chapel, Strict Baptist church in Manchester, England, and held that position until he died.

John Kershaw John Kershaw was a poor Lancashire handloom weaver like John Warberton who were, both baptized by William Gadsby. Under the blessing of the Lord both were favored with much prosperity in their pastorates – John Kershaw in his native Rochdale, and John Warburton at Trowbridge in Wiltshire. (For over forty years, Warburton’s congregation numbered in the region of 1000.) Each of these two godly men left interesting autobiographies.

Anne Steel Anne Steele133 (1717 – 11 November, 1778) was an English Baptist and hymn writer. Another eminent Particular 132 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gadsby 133 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Steele 54