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Just wanted to post a short bio of John Nelson Darby, hope you enjoy it.
If anything, JND was a man committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He wore simple clothing to the point of 'shabbiness' (as did Francis of Assisi, Hilary of Arles, etc.). Marked for his humble nature (as Faustina of Kowalski, Bernard of Clairaux, etc.) and generosity with the poor (in the same manner of Anthony of Padua, Martin de Porres, etc.) JND once said, "Christ preferred the poor; ever since I have been converted so have I. Let those who like society better have it. If I ever get into it . . . I return sick at heart. I go to the poor; I find the same evil nature as in the rich, but I find this difference: the rich, and those who keep their comforts and their society, judge and measure how much of Christ they can take and keep without committing themselves; the poor, how much of Christ they can have to comfort them in their sorrows. That, unworthy as I am, is where I am at home and happy."
Noted for his fidelity to the truth, JND was often at the centre of controversay (just as Paul and Augustine) and remained unshaken until he went home to the Lord. Darby had "limitless patience with the honest ignorance of the poor and unlearned was legendary." Controversay followed Darby for his fidelity to the fundamentals as well as the use of the literal principle in Bible study, but those who knew him personally remembered "his nobleness of character (like Isidore of Seville), keenness of mind (like Patrick of Ireland), dedication to Christ (Maximillian Kolbe), and commanding presence made him the focus of attention (like Dunstan and Bridgid of Ireland)."
I say we canonize John Darby! St. John Darby of Ireland!
Peace
If anything, JND was a man committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He wore simple clothing to the point of 'shabbiness' (as did Francis of Assisi, Hilary of Arles, etc.). Marked for his humble nature (as Faustina of Kowalski, Bernard of Clairaux, etc.) and generosity with the poor (in the same manner of Anthony of Padua, Martin de Porres, etc.) JND once said, "Christ preferred the poor; ever since I have been converted so have I. Let those who like society better have it. If I ever get into it . . . I return sick at heart. I go to the poor; I find the same evil nature as in the rich, but I find this difference: the rich, and those who keep their comforts and their society, judge and measure how much of Christ they can take and keep without committing themselves; the poor, how much of Christ they can have to comfort them in their sorrows. That, unworthy as I am, is where I am at home and happy."
Noted for his fidelity to the truth, JND was often at the centre of controversay (just as Paul and Augustine) and remained unshaken until he went home to the Lord. Darby had "limitless patience with the honest ignorance of the poor and unlearned was legendary." Controversay followed Darby for his fidelity to the fundamentals as well as the use of the literal principle in Bible study, but those who knew him personally remembered "his nobleness of character (like Isidore of Seville), keenness of mind (like Patrick of Ireland), dedication to Christ (Maximillian Kolbe), and commanding presence made him the focus of attention (like Dunstan and Bridgid of Ireland)."
I say we canonize John Darby! St. John Darby of Ireland!
Peace
