Who were some well known members of the “Brethren”?
Anderson, Sir Robert – Scotland Yard detective and writer. Anderson was associated at various times and various ways with the “Brethren” Brenton, Sir Lancelot – translator of what is probably the most widely available Greek-English edition of the LXX. Bruce, F.F. – Bible commentator and former editor of the New International Commentary on the New Testament series. Darby, John Nelson – inaccurately referred to as the founder of the “Plymouth Brethren”. This former Church of Ireland clergyman preached, wrote, planted churches and translated the Bible into English, German and French. He also wrote a number of hymns. Elliot, Jim – Missionary marytered in Ecuador. Well known for his statement, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Francis, S. Trevor – composed the hymn “Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”. Groves, A.N. – pioneer missionary in India Ironside, H.A. – well known Bible commentator. Ironside started with the Salvation Army, became a “Brethren” w
