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Panton, D.M. (David Morrison) (1870-1955)

Place of Birth and Notable Family Members: Born in Jamaica, where father was first archdeacon, a missionary of the Church of England; his uncle Archbishop of West Indies

Description: Author, pastor, editor, Bible student

Education: Studied law at Gaius College, Cambridge; tutored by a godly man, Labarestier, who spoke to him of the coming kingdom, glory of Christ, requirements to share Christ's reign; gave up his legal career, being fully occupied with these and related truths such as the responsibility and accountability of every Christian for his stewardship before the judgment seat of his Lord

Christian Work: Succeeded Govett as pastor of Surrey Chapel, Norwich (from 1901)

Writings: Began the Dawn magazine in 1924 and continued editing it until his death; among his writings – Rapture, The Judgment Seat of Christ