University of Manchester Library
GBP
Papers of Geoffrey Taylor Bull
194-? - 1999
Geoffrey Taylor Bull
2 lm, 25 boxes.
English
Collection available at University Archive and Records Centre, main University Library.
Administrative history/Biographical history
Geoffrey Taylor Bull was born and died in Scotland (1921-1999); in life however he spent little time in his home land and travelled extensively around the world thanks to his work as a missionary and his love of travel. Originally intended for a career in banking, Bull was a devout Christian from an early age and soon realised his true calling was missionary work. Bull became captivated especially by the work of Christians in Asia and after World War II travelled to China with his friend George Patterson, himself a famed missionary. For three years Bull, Patterson and another missionary, Bell, studied Tibetan and Mandarin on the borders of Tibet, exploring the area and preaching to its people. In 1950 however circumstances took a turn for the worst as Bull witnessed the last few days of Tibetan independence. It was during this turmoil that Bull was captured by the Chinese and taken prisoner on the basis of being a spy. For the next three years Bull was kept in captivity, at first in solitary confinement, after which he was put through a reform programme which attempted to brainwash him and convert him to communism. Bull later stated that despite the torture he suffered, it was his faith in Christ which kept him strong, and later inspired him to preach about his experiences around the world. In 1953 Bull was finally released by the British consulate and not long afterwards was married, his wife Nan would accompany him on his travels from now on and Borneo was the first destination they visited together. He served here for around ten years, before also spending time in Malaysia and eventually settling in Scotland (both of which are documented in his photograph collection). Bull became an inspiration in Christian circles around the world and was often asked to speak and give talks about his travels and experiences in captivity. In later life however, Bull's health began to wain and in 1989 suffered a violent heart attack from which he was told he only had a small chance of survival. Once again though he defied the odds and his surgeons and pulled through, living for a further ten years in reasonable health until his death in 1999. Bull was attending a service at the time and died following the breaking of the bread sermon.
Immediate source of acquisition
The collection was deposited with the Christian Brethren Archive by Rev. Alastair Bull, the son of Geoffrey Taylor Bull in 2009.
Scope and content
The collection contains 166 bundles of notes made by Bull throughout his lifetime but primarily from the mid-fifties onwards after his release from captivity and from when he travelled the world to preach about his experiences and his faith. They have been structured according to the order of the Bible chapters, beginning with Genesis and ending with more miscellaneous notes. The notes consist of general observations on a particular topic within the Bible, often used to teach classes or to preach. Also included are related cuttings from magazines or pamphlets distributed at a particular service. There is personal correspondence, for example between Bull and his wife, his children or grandchildren or occasionally friends. This is often about events in Bull's life. Often the notes Bull made were jotted down on whatever he had to hand and as such are frequently written on the back of scraps of paper or cardboard. The notes are not usually dated and as such it is hard to say exactly when Bull wrote a particular piece, but often other items within the bundle give a clue as to its approximate date. The collection also consists of photographs, often kept within photo albums and with captions written by Bull to explain the people and places within them and these are dated. Negatives are also a part of this section, some of which do not have corresponding photographs and are faded. The photos cover a wide period of Bull's years of travelling and begin with his travels through China and Tibet, documenting his missionary work and fellow missionaries along the way. There are also some more personal images of Bull and his young family whilst they lived amongst the community in Borneo. Further, there are 6 annotated Bibles, all with sections which are extensively covered with notes. Finally, the collection also includes some 19 letters of correspondence between the Brethren of Milngavie near Glasgow with various Brethren contacts, amongst these
Echoes of Service and The Harvester publications. The collection is therefore a wide and varied source of information for those interested in the Plymouth Brethren, missionaries in China and Tibet during the Chinese invasion of 1950 and missionary activity at home and abroad.
Accruals
None expected
System of arrangement
The Papers have been arranged into the following series:
- GBP/1 - Papers and Notes of Geoffrey Bull
- GBP/2 - Photographs
- GBP/3 - Annotated Bibles
- GBP/4 - Correspondence
Preferred citation
Papers of Geoffrey Taylor Bull, GBP/1 etc., The University of Manchester Library.
Restrictions on access
The collection is open to any accredited reader.
Restrictions on use
Photocopies and photographic copies of material in the archive can be supplied for private study purposes only, depending on the condition of the documents.
A number of items within the archive remain within copyright under the terms of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988; it is the responsibility of users to obtain the copyright holder's permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study.
Prior written permission must be obtained from the Library for publication or reproduction of any material within the archive. Please contact the Head of Special Collections, John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH.
Related materials
The Christian Brethren collection at the University of Manchester Library holds the Echoes of Service Papers. These contain extensive correspondence between Geoffrey Bull and the staff at the Echoes of Service office in Bath, along with correspondence and newspaper cuttings relating to his period as a prisoner of the Chinese in the early 1950s (GB 133 EOS).
Bibliography
Bull, Geoffrey T., When Iron Gates Yield (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1955).
Bull, Geoffrey T., God Holds the Key (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1960).
Bull, Geoffrey T., The Sky is Red (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1968).
Tatford, Frederick A. That the World May Know, Vol. 7: Asian Giant Awake (Bath: Echoes of Service, 1985).
Grass, Tim, Gathering to his Name (Milton Keynes: Paternoster Press, 2006).
Bull
Geoffrey Taylor
1921-1999
Missionary
Christianity
Plymouth Brethren
Religion
Constituent Records
GBP/1
Papers and Notes of Geoffrey Bull
1953-1999
166 Bundles
An extensive collection of notes made by Geoffrey Bull, often on the back of correspondence or on scraps of paper. The notes mainly concern the Bible and Bull's interpretation of it, as well as notes taken during classes or used to teach them. The order of the notes therefore often reflects the order of the Bible and the topics covered within the respective books of both testaments. There are also many pamphlets and leaflets about talks that Bull gave in various locations around the world about his time spent in captivity. Also included are more personal notes and sometimes letters to members of Bull's family describing his failing health in later years and correspondence between his children and grandchildren. Overall the collection details several areas of Bull's life, from his studies to his travels and his family. In terms of structure, the notes within the bundles are usually all related to a particular topic and then sub-divided further into headings. The collection is made up of mainly the New Testament, in particular the gospel of Luke which deals with the ministry of Christ. The Old Testament is present but is not as extensive.
The original order of the notes was roughly divided into chapters of the Bible, spanning chapters from the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis, right through to the chapters of John in the New Testament. This order has been broadly kept, but adapted slightly so that bundles conform to the order of the books of the Bible.
GBP/1/1
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Survey of Old Testament- Genesis
- a. The Beginning
- b. Time begins
- c. (4 talks)- First talk on Genesis
- d. Talk 2
- e. Talk 3
- f. Talk 4
- g. The Divine view of eternity- time and history, including, Covenant, election, dispensation, inspired survey.
- h. Four Talks on Genesis (notes)- history dispensation
- i. The Spirit in creation
- j. Old and New Creation
- k. Angels and Me
- l. Adam
- m. The First Man and Woman
GBP/1/2
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Survey of the Old Testament- Abraham- Genesis 17 and 18
- a. The Covenant and the sign (Gen 17) and odd notes on Genesis 17 (typed and hand written)
- b. Genesis 18 'The Friend of God'
- c. Genesis 28-29 collected thoughts- Sarah, Leah, Rachel
GBP/1/3
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Genesis (add notes) also Angels, men and animals
- a. Creation
- b. Quotes on angels and men
- c. Animal data- contains letter from Dr. McMill (Australia)
- d. Chapter on Eden
GBP/1/4
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Joseph- contained in 'Joseph' booklet, a sermon given by Rev. Gerald B. Griffiths, B.A., B.D. (1965)
- a. Ages
- b. Joseph 1- early years
- c. Joseph 2- prison years
- d. Joseph 3- the glory years
- e. 3A- Joseph's dealings with his brothers
- f. Joseph 4- The final years
- g. Joseph a man to be remembered
- h. Man of character
- i. Man of destiny
- j. Glory
- k. Genesis- 4 talks and Joseph
- l. Joseph
GBP/1/5
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Exodus- Moses
- a. Moses and the law
- b. Moses- Birth, background, brethren
- c. Infancy
- d. His Maturity
- e. His Destiny
- f. His Victory
- g. His Ministry
- h. Moses and the Glory
- i. Additional notes
GBP/1/6
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Exodus/ Leviticus- studies
- a. Feeding on Christ/ feasting with Christ
- b. Leviticus- Priesthood (notes). Contains study conducted by Bull- epistle to Hebrews
- c. Lev 23- Feast of Jehovah, The Sabbath, notes.
- d. The feasts of Jehovah
GBP/1/7
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Leviticus offering and priesthood (link with Hebrews)
- a. Studies in the offering- 9 studies
- b. The Robes of Christ- article from Believer's magazine by Archie Naismith
GBP/1/8
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Numbers- Nazarites (survey of Old Testament)
- a. John the Baptist and odd notes (analysis of scripture reference)
- b. The Ultimate Nazarite- 'The Holy one of God'
GBP/1/9
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Studies in Joshua- large bundle- part 1
- a. Wrapped in maps and notes on large paper- Joshua and the conquest of Canaan, Elijah and his travels, summary of life of Elijah.
- b. Joshua (intro)- Sidlow Baxter
- c. Notes on Chapter 1
- d. Chapter 2
- e. Chapter 3
- f. Joshua 3 and 4- Over Jordan
- g. Jericho and Ai- Joshua 5-8
- h. Joshua 9
GBP/1/10
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Studies in Joshua (part 2)
- a. Introduction to Joshua- printed booklet pages 19-38 with handwritten notes
- b. Notes on text and period
- c. Outlines
- d. Talk A
- e. Talk B, C, D- all empty folders
- f. Talk E
- g. Talk F
- h. Talk G- empty
- i. A study of Ephrain- notes
GBP/1/11
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Judges, Joshua and Solomon
- a. Extract from 'Introduction to Joshua, Judges, Ruth by R. Wheter-Bush MA, titled 'Judges'
- b. Judges, intro notes
- c. Intro B
- d. General outline of contents
- e. Talk 1, Saturday
- f. Introductory material
- g. Samuel [?]
- h. David
- i. Solomon
GBP/1/12
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Judges
- a. Flyers for Bull's talk on 'God's dynamic for a Godless day, studies in the book of judges' at a range of London venues
- b. The saviour- judge
- c. The Bramble king- contains letter from Geoff and Nan Bull
- d. Orthinel [?]
- e. Ehud- contains letter to Bull from James Dickson
- f. Deborah
- g. Gideon
- h. Samson- article- The man who did not finish his job
- i. Jepthah
GBP/1/13
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Ruth- including Salmon and Rahah, parents of Boaz.
- a. Loose notes
- b. Salmon and Rahah/ Ruth recording
- c. Ruth Chapter 1
- d. Chapter 2
- e. Chapter 3
- f. Chapter 4
- g. Enoch
- h. Noah
GBP/1/14
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
I Samuel Chapters 1-4
- a. Loose notes
- b. Samuel and the sanctuary
- c. Samuel and his destiny/ the anointing of kings
- d. Hannah and her son. Mixture of handwritten and typed
- e. I Samuel
- f. Booklet- 'Jesus, Lord in the heart' by George Goodman. From Capt. P. Sharratt.
GBP/1/15
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Nazarites (survey of Old Testament)
- a. Men of the vow
- b. Samuel- Growth of a man of God
- c. John the Baptist
GBP/1/16
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Ezekiel, Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah (Exilic books)
- a. Pamphlet 'The plea of the captive' (Esther)
- b. God and the Exiles
- c. Ezekiel
- d. Typed schedule, 'Breakfast Talks' (Daniel)
- e. Daniel
- f. Esther (God and the exiles)
GBP/1/17
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Nehemiah
- a. 'P.W.M' notes
- b. Obadiah
- c. Nehemiah, Walls and Eliashib
- d. Oct 9- Marriage of Margaret and Robert 1996 notes
- e. A bunch of flowers from the fields of scripture
- f. Notes on I Peter and the Gospel
GBP/1/18
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Job [Part 1]
- a. Copy of 'Living Today' magazine 1985- studies in Job is circled
- b. I Job and Salain [?]
- c. Talk II- Job and his friends
- d. III- Job and his God
GBP/1/19
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Job [Part 2]
- a. In the hands of Salain
- b. In the hands of his friends- includes typed essay called 'The why of our wounding'
- c. Job and his God
GBP/1/20
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Psalms
- a. Notes on pages 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 40, 45, 48, 92, 119, 150.
- b. The ascended man and his ascending people
GBP/1/21
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Solomon
- Odd notes
- Proverbs
- Solomon
GBP/1/22
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Song of Solomon (intro material)
- a. Chapter 1
- b. Chapter 2
- c. Chapter 3
- d. Chapter 4
- e. Chapter 5
- f. Chapter 6
- g. Chapter 7
- h. Chapter 8
- i. 'Proverbs' booklet- outline of Solomon
- j. Ecclesiastes- song of Solomon booklet
- k. Characters
GBP/1/23
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Solomon
- a. Odd notes
- b. The Throne of God- Solomon
- c. Talk 3
GBP/1/24
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
S of S (extracts)
- a. Solomon and N.T refs
- b. Outlines- notes written on the back of a large map of the UK
GBP/1/25
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Isaiah [part 1] An outline of Isaiah is on reverse
- a. Syllabus, preaching Jesus from Isaiah- outline, printed
- b. Isaiah 2/3
- c. Motherwell- notes and flyers for a talk to be given here by Bull on Isaiah
- d. Outline and key to messianic passages in Isaiah
- e. Chapters 1-12, The Emmanuel- God with us 7:14. Notes for talk on Isaiah.
- f. Chapters 13-27- The one who holds the key
GBP/1/26
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Isaiah [part 2]
- a. Chapters 28-35- The chief corner store
- b. Chapters 36-39- The king of Kings
- c. Ch. 40-48- The Shepherd of Israel
- d. Ch. 49-57- The man of sorrows
- e. Ch. 59-66- The mighty to save
GBP/1/27
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Jeremiah
- a. Jeremiah I
- b. Studies in Jeremiah
- c. Personal writings
- d. Writings of Jeremiah
- e. Jeremiah and Jonah
GBP/1/28
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Habbakuk
- a. Habbakuk- Handwritten notes as well as printed flyer for 1996 conference park lane gospel hall- Bull a speaker. Notes for talks 1-3.
- b. Booklet titled 'words of peace and truth' (Autumn 1996) Number 36. Bull has an article within pg 44- 'The first and the second'
GBP/1/29
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Malachi [Part 1 of large bundle]
- a. Chapter 4
- b. Notes for Malachi- as a whole
- c. Talk 1 (Newport)- The messages of malachi
- d. Talk 2 (K'tilloch)
- e. Malachi- his message
- f. Messages 1 and 2- Bournemouth
- g. 3- Bournemouth (Talk)
- h. Number 3- Bournemouth
- i. Talk 4
- j. Talk 4- Newport
GBP/1/30
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Malachi [Part 2]
- a. Chapter 1
- b. Chapter 2
- c. Chapter 3
- d. Nahum
- e. Micah
- f. Zephannah
- g. Zachanah
- h. Obadiah- including election, talk and 'who was he'
GBP/1/31
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Matthew
- a. Matthew Parables
- b. Mark- including miracles in Mark, parables in Luke. Singapore, Lord's Day evening.
GBP/1/32
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Matthew [part 2]
- a. Faith Matthew GLLF/LLGF
- b. Parallels of sense Matthew 20/21
- c. Doxologies in revelation
GBP/1/33
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Luke and the Parables
- a. Luke general material
- b. The Rich in Luke's Gospels
- c. The Pursuing
- d. The Pathway of Our Lords
- e. Luke 4
- f. Luke 5
- g. Luke's Gospel
- h. The Purpose in Luke
- i. His Power
GBP/1/34
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Luke
- a. Luke 84,15
- b. The Good Samaritan
- c. Luke 11
- d. Luke 16
- e. Luke 18
GBP/1/35
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Luke
- a. Outline on 'Parables in Luke'
- b. Introduction to Parables and their Importance
- c. Parables of Grace
- d. Parables of Care
- e. Parables of Prayer
- f. Parables of Life, Death and the Hereafter
- g. Parables of Stewardship, The Tenants Faithful and the Unjust Steward.
GBP/1/36
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
John I, II and III
- a. Introductory material
- b. Topical studies in John I
- c. John I Chapter 2 (typescript and handwritten)
- d. John I Chapter 2
- e. I John Chapter 4
- f. I John Chapter 5
GBP/1/37
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
II John (Talk and study)
- a. II John- significance of second epistles, intro, the elder
- b. 2 John- 1-3 greeting, 4-6 truth of the believers, 7-11 error of the deceivers, 12-13 conclusion
- c. Loose papers, handwritten, John II intro to conclusion
GBP/1/38
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
III John- notes for a talk/service beginning with hymn 823
- a. Loose papers, handwritten. Notes on John, Gaius, Diotrophes, Demetrius
GBP/1/39
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
III John
- a. loose papers, handwritten. Discusses John III, Gaius, Diotrophes, 'Reports on the Brethren'
- b. III John. Talk/study
- c. Loose papers, handwritten. Discusses Gauis, Demetrius, fellowship John epistles, Diotrophes, Demetrius.
GBP/1/40
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
John
- a. John the apostle
- b. John- including John's Gospel- Handwritten and typescript
GBP/1/41
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
John
- a. John 5- loose notes
- b. The lady of the lamp- written on a letter from the Lord's work trust, 1998
- c. John 2 and 6- includes newsletter (Bethesda), Reflections and rediscovery article (refs to John). Article from magazine written by Bull about overcoming illness (1989)
- d. Baskets
- e. Psalms 42/43 The Christian hope and new testament references
- f. John 5 gospel
GBP/1/42
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
John
- a. The crucifixion in John's gospel
- b. The resurrection in John's gospel
- c. The Resurrection
- d. The resurrection in John part 2
- e. Extra notes- the story of the glory scriptures
- f. Ezekiel
- g. Pamphlet from Brisbane evangelical church 1997- notes on Matthew enclosed
GBP/1/43
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Collected thoughts on John 17
- a. Talk IV, John 17, 20-26
- b. Notes for a 4 night talk given by Bull in Allander Evangelical Church, Milgavie Cross 1990
GBP/1/44
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Collected thoughts on John 17
- a. Its context and content
- b. Talk 1
- c. Content
- d. It was- in John's sensitivity
- e. Upper room discourse and prayer
- f. Booklet 'notes and meditations on the gospel of John' by R.E.
- g. Booklet- 'Thoughts and implications concerning the Lord's prayer in John chapter 17
- h. Rough notes- John
- i. John's gospel themes
- j. The glory of God- Talk 1 and 2
- k. Additional notes
GBP/1/45
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Collected thoughts on John
- a. His prayer for himself
- b. Additional notes
- c. Reconsider for Talk II
- d. Rough notes
GBP/1/46
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Collected thoughts on John
- a. His prayer for his disciples- sanctification
- b. John 17, sanctification
- c. His prayer for the church- unification
- d. Rough notes for talk
GBP/1/47
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Acts- 'Church in Crisis'
- a. Christ in the Acts
- b. The Crisis of Power
- c. Acts IV- Personal Power
- d. Acts 2/42- Continuance
- e. Acts 3
- f. Crisis of Perversion
- g. Acts 4 etc.- Crisis of Policy
- h. Acts 7- 'Warning against resisting the Holy Spirit
- i. Acts 8
- j. Acts 8-11
- k. Acts 10- Crisis of Prejudice
- L. Acts 20- Kept together by a leaflet which reads 'A special series of addresses by Geoffrey T. Bull'.
- M. Acts 20- Future Crises
- N. Acts 27- 'Deliverance' and a piece of paper discussing missionary principles.
GBP/1/48
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Acts
- a. Acts 1- This Same Jesus
- b. Acts 2
- c. Acts 11 (19-30), 'A Work of God'.
- d. Act 8- including V 1-4, 5-14, 14-17, 18-25 and additional notes.
- e. Acts 13- 'Antioch'
- f. Acts 20- 'Ephesus' and 'Farewell Expedition'. Training Disciples in China.
GBP/1/49
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
I Thessalonians and Acts (Nov 26)
- a. Fathering and Mothering I Thessalonians 2 and 3
- b. Talks and I Thessalonians
- c. Loose papers- Photocopy of map of North Lake district and leaflet for 'Evangelical Free Church'- Bull was a guest speaker.
- d. Acts 17, Chapter 1
- e. I Thessalonians
- f. The Work of the Workers
- g. The Workers of the Converts
- h. I Thessalonians Chapter 2
- i. I Thessalonians 4 and 5- certainty and challenge of our Lord's return
GBP/1/50
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Exercise Book- including the suffering church in Acts 1-18
- a. 'Suffering Church' seminar talk. Acts 1-18 'The Commitment to the Conflict'
- b. Acts 13-19-20- 3/4 churches Revelation 1-3.
- c. Typescript booklet 'The letters to the Churches' Revelation chapters 2 and 3.
- d. Loose papers- page from Bible league quarterly Apr/Jun 1973, 'Letters to the seven churches of Asia','Notes from R.H Clayton book on Revelations.
GBP/1/51
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Acts 15 and 16
- a. Acts 15- The crisis of principle and of personalities
- b. glory in the church and crises
- c. crisis of prejudice and persecution
- d. great themes in Galatians
GBP/1/52
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Romans [part 1]
- a. Roman 4- faith and righteousness
- b. Romans 10/11
- c. Romans- wrapped in 'Paul's epistle to the Romans, includes outline, notes on Rom 1, 6 and 7 and a printed article titled 'wholesome words for spiritual guidance'.
GBP/1/53
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Romans [part 2]
- a. A work book titled 'Liverpool spring Bible school with George E. Harpur- Paul's epistle to the Romans, Feb-Mar 1966'- contains a schedule, pamphlets and typed notes on Romans. Lessons 1-6.
GBP/1/54
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Romans [part 3]
- a. A notebook (small) notes on Romans chapters 1-6
- b. Romans- beloved of God
- c. Words in Romans
- d. The Gospels
- e. Rom 1 and 2
- f. Adam and Christ
- g. The resurrection in Romans
GBP/1/55
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Romans [part 4]
- a. I Corinthians 12-15
- b. Jew first, additional notes
- c. I Corinthians II- contains book 'womans head covering and the glory of God' by Peter H. L. Wee
- d. I Corinthians 14
- e. I Corinthians 15- spiritual gifts and the word
GBP/1/56
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Romans [part 5]
- a. I Corinthians- old notes
- b. Angels and men
- c. Problems at Corinth
- d. I Corinthians. I
- e. Notes on Corinthians
- f. Inconclusive thoughts on I Corinthians 7
GBP/1/57
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
II Corinthians
- a. I Corinthians/ II Corinthians- The Weakness of God
- b. Article/ Rough Notes- IMPORTANT personal testimony, details illness suffered in later life, ten years before his death.
- c. 2 Corinthians Infirmity
- d. Notes on the weakness of God
- e. Test/ illness- II Corinthians.
- f. The weakness of God, II Corinthians. Includes notes for reports/ testimony
- g. 2 Corinthians and testimony- 'Contains weak/ strong, old/ new'
- h. Notes written on diary page dated Tues 26 Apr 1988.
- i. 2 Corinthians- Infirmity/ Family
- j. 2 Corinthians- Things unseen- 'We walk by faith and not by sight'.
- k. 2 Corinthians- 'What fellowship has L with D' [?]
GBP/1/58
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Galatians
- a. Book, 'Galatians' by Poul Madsen. Notes enclosed by Bull upon the topic, annotations inside book also
- b. Galatians notes
- c. Talk 1 Emphases- The source of the gospel
- d. Talk 2- The truth of the gospel
- e. Talk 3- The faith of the gospel
- f. Talk 4- The travail of the gospel
- g. Talk 5- The power of the gospel
- h. Talk 6- The demands of the gospel
GBP/1/59
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Ephesians
- a. Ephesians
- b. Ephesians. Acts 19 and Ephesians Epistle
- c. Loose papers- Perspectives
- d. Loose notes- Psalms. Ex 66-68 'I am, I will'.
- e. Ephesians. Introduction and features
- f. Ephesians. 6
- g. Put on the Armour (Talk III)
- h. The Girdle of Truth
- i. The Breastplate
- j. The Shoes
- k. The Shield
- l. The Helmet
- m. The Word of God
GBP/1/60
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Theme Ephesians'
- a. Book, 'The church and I: Womans responsibilities in the church', Gertrud Harlow.
- b. Book, 'Headship and head covering' James Gunn.
- c. Book, 'The basis of Christian unity' An exposition of John 17 and Ephesians 4. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (annotations within)
- d. Booklet, 'An urgent call to Christian Unity' by Montague Goodman. Paternoster press, 1948.
- e. Booklet, 'Evangelicals and the Ecumenical movement' by Leith Samuel (some underlining within)
- f. Same as 'd' but 1949 edition
- g. 'The world council of churches: whence and whither?' by E.J Poole-Connor (booklet)
- h. Booklet 'The doctrine of fellowship' by W.G Broadbent. Stamped inside cover 'W.L. Deeves, 30 Massey Crescent Sarnia- Ontario'.
GBP/1/61
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Philippians
- a. Typed notes on 'The Epistle to the Philippians'- possibly a help sheet for teaching purposes- several copies- originally wrapped in folder titled 'Philippians'
GBP/1/62
Bundle of Notes
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Philippians (and Acts 16)
- a. Typescript notes of an address on the epistle of Philippians. Given at Albert Hall on March 10th 1963, by G.T. Bull
- b. Thessalonians. 3 chapter 1
- c. Chapter 2
- d. Chapter 3
- e. Chapter 4
- f. Typed notes of Philippians
- g. Phil. V
- h. Philippians
- i. Heavenly Citizenship
- j. Phil- The sufficiency of Christ
- k. Chap 2.- rough notes
- l. Phil 3
- m. Loose papers- rough notes, some written in Chinese
GBP/1/63
Bundle of Notes
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Colossians
- a. EPL Col.
- b. Notes on Col.- read with each talk
- c. Talk 1- the blood of his cross
- d. Talk 2- the battle of the cross
- e. Talk 3- the baptism of the cross
- f. Talk 4- the bonds of the cross
- g. Talk 5- the banner of the cross
- h. Book by Paul Madsen, 'The Cross in Colossians', hand-written notes made inside cover and a correction has been stuck in on contents page
GBP/1/64
Bundle of Notes
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II Timothy
- a. Paul and Timothy- Saul/ Paul of Tarsus, 'Thou Shalt remember', 'Passing on the torch'. Includes 'The House of God' book by W.G Broadbent.
- b. Papers on Timothy- 'First steps, first contact, final touch'.
- c. Tack I- The Lord's prisoner, memories.
- d. Tack II
- e. III The Lord's herald pioneer
GBP/1/65
Bundle of Notes
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I Tim and Titus odd notes
- a. 'Extra notes'
- b. 1 and 2 Timothy
- c. Loose papers relating to Tim/ Paul/ The House of God
GBP/1/66
Bundle of Notes
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I Timothy
- a. Loose papers, discusses 'religious ideas'
- b. 'Opening?'
- c. Chapter 1- 'The Church and its message'
- d. Chapter 2- 'It's mediator, its men and its women'
- e. Chapter 3
- f. Chapter 4
- g. I Tim 5
- h. I Tim 6
- i. 2 Thessalonians- 'Paisley- Nov. 18:25
GBP/1/67
Bundle of Notes
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Notes
- a. Titus (Dec 3)
GBP/1/68
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Notes
- a. Philemon and Onesimus
GBP/1/69
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Originally in a filofax- notes on Hebrews
- a. Filofax paper- notes on Hebrews
- b. Early outlines
GBP/1/70
Bundle of Notes
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Hebrews
- a. Highlights in Hebrews, Christ as 'The Son'(1)
- b. The Apostle (2)
- c. The High Priest (3) chapters 4-9
- d. The Author of eternal salvation (4)
- e. The Great Shepherd of the Sheep (5)
- f. Faith in Hebrews
- g. Hope in Hebrews
GBP/1/71
Bundle of Notes
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Hebrews Odd Notes
- a. Highlights in Hebrews- 'Christ is the same yesterday, today, forever' (notes)
- b. 'Odd notes Hebrews'- details similar to envelope 7, Hebrews Ch.1 and (Important) a poster giving dates for Bull's speeches after release from captivity by communists in China- Notes on reverse.
- c. 'Hebrews odd notes'- Contains a copy of 'Living today' magazine- an Adult bible study magazine dated Mar/Apr/May 1984- majority of articles relate to Hebrews.
- d. 'The Glories of Christ in Hebrews outline studies'- Notes for students by J.B Hewitt chapters 1-3.
GBP/1/72
Bundle of Notes
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The Epistle of James
- a. Copy of 'Living Today' magazine issue Jun/Aug 1986 with handwritten notes
- b. James Introductory
- c. Ch.1- faith trials
- d. Ch.2- faith's works
- e. Ch.3- faith's speech
- f. Ch.4- faith's foes
- g. Ch.5- faith's goals
GBP/1/73
Bundle of Notes
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I Peter and Peter II
- a. Loose Papers- 'The portrait of a pilgrim', odd notes, small writing (I Peter) on postcard.
- b. Loose papers- Thornleigh conference 1978, an outline of I Peter by Bull
- c. Loose writing papers- notes on sections of I Peter
- d. Loose blue papers- notes on 'The pilgrim- who he is' and 'The Christian pilgrimage'
- e. Peter and initial graphs
- f. Part 1- The pilgrim- who he is.
- g. Part 2- How he behaves
- h. Part II- Attitudes in the pilgrim board
- i. Pilgrim postscripts
- j. 'The Spirits in prison' Bible notes on I Peter 3.19-22; 4.1-6 (and considerations of).
GBP/1/74
Bundle of Notes
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The Epistle of Jude
- a. Notes written on the back of colour postcard- 'Teignmouth and the Ness from Charterhouse Christian Guest House'
- b. Loose papers, handwritten. Jude identity, notes on Christianity (some highlighted), 'He is able' (some highlighted). Notes on Jude.
GBP/1/75
Bundle of Notes
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Revelation- contained in peach card titled 'Dispensations and Prophetic Outlines'.
- a. Papers contained in sheet A4 reads, 'The Revelation of Jesus Christ'.
- b. Sheet A4 note paper, 'suggested sequence of events in revelation'
- c. 'Letters on 7 churches'- Typed sheet titled 'The letters to the seven churches of Asia Revelation chapters 2-3'.
- d. Ephesus
- e. Smyrna
- f. Pergamos
- g. Thyatira
- h. Sardis
GBP/1/76
Bundle of Notes
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Prophetical
- a. Additional second coming notes- includes booklet on the beasts of Revelation
- b. General prophetical talks
- c. The prophetic ministry
- d. The prophetic ministry- its context
- e. Gospel
- f. The seed
- g. Notes on talks given by Bull on 'The last days'- encloses a booklet 'Prophetic Developments' by F. Roy Coad
GBP/1/77
Bundle of Notes
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Large bundle- Assorted topics [part 1]
- a. Renewal of Discipleship
- b. Stones
- c. Young people in Acts
- d. Satisfaction
- e. Y.P in Acts
- f. Ready
- g. Radio Broadcasts (notes)
- h. Joy of giving
- i. The converting disciples of John- Handwritten and typed
- j. Patterned to Christ- notes on article
- k. Serving the Lord
- l. Emblems
- m. The Christians resources
- n. Strengthening the disciples
- o. Singing and weeping
GBP/1/78
Bundle of Notes
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Large bundle- Assorted topics [part 2]
- a. Prayer related- priesthood- Handwritten and typed
- b. Loose notes
- c. The word of God and prayer
- d. Ex 40, Ephesians 2/3
- e. Bible school considered
- f. Master and Lord
- g. Facing calamity
- h. His baptism
GBP/1/79
Bundle of Notes
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Large Bundle- Assorted topics [Part 3]
- a. Christian answer to communism
- b. Contact
- c. Temptation
- d. Peace
- e. Loose notes- most typed, 'Questions for workshop' discussing various topics. Others handwritten notes for talk
- f. Old and young
- g. 'Y.P.'- The God of Growth
- h. Friday
- i. Loose notes- handwritten- 'Experiences', 'Examinations' etc and a pamphlet (printed) titled 'A question of intent' dated Dec 19th, 1982.
- j. Glasgow Chinese Christian Fellowship- includes a Christmas card, a timetable, a newsletter and a calendar (1987)
- k. Leaf
- l. Small notes- 'meditation'. 'Extra notes on guidance', 'Camp introduction'
- m. Ex 5 and 6.
- n. Small notes- psalm 126, The impossibility of agnosticism, worship etc.
- o. Condition of revival
GBP/1/80
Bundle of Notes
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The Road to the Cross- written on 'Easter Time' leaflet.
- a. The Road to the cross bundle containing, The Road to the calvary additional notes, The Hour, The Death of Christ, may notes written on back of posters/ leaflets for G.T Bull's talks in Toronto.
GBP/1/81
Bundle of Notes
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The Decisive Battle
- a. Scriptures
- b. The Decisive Battle
- c. The Age long war
- d. Disparates
- e. Malefactors
- f. What happened at the cross
- g. Loose papers- 'The triumph of the crucified', 'series of ministry meetings titled 'the road to the tree', 'easter time' service leaflets.
GBP/1/82
Bundle of Notes
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The Ascent to Jerusalem
- a. Invitation to Annual Conference at Fuller Hall, Hertfordshire. G.T Bull expected speaker.
- b. Papers, verse 28-46
- c. The Road to Jerusalem/ Ascent to Jerusalem
GBP/1/83
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted topics
- a. Fingers, hands, and arms- typescript notes on 'The work of thy fingers/ finger of God
- b. Testimony
- c. Living water
- d. What will you leave behind? communication/ language
- e. Typescript- questions/ questionnaire
- f. Jonah 4
GBP/1/84
Bundle of Notes
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The Upper Room
- a. Readings
GBP/1/85
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Garden of Yelksemere
- a. The room of the garden
- b. MK 14/26, 932-42, The mount of olives
GBP/1/86
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Betrayed and Damned, Tried and Delivered
- a. He suffered under Pontius Pilate
- b. Loose papers contained by odd notes
- c. The trial
GBP/1/87
Bundle of Notes
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The Crucifixion
- a. Luke 23/ 26
- b. John 19, 17-25
- c. The life flow
GBP/1/88
Bundle of Notes
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The Holy Spirit and the Believer by Alfred P. Gibbs
GBP/1/89
Bundle of Notes
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89. Notes on the Holy Spirit
- a. Notes on 'A Theory of the Holy Spirit' by F.D Bruner
- b. Bundle of papers- written on Accounts paper- Title- 'The finger of God'
- c. 'Necessary considerations if writing a book'- Holy Spirit.
- d. 'Things to note- error concerning the person and work of Christ in its history'.
GBP/1/90
Bundle of Printed Items
1977n.d.
Pamphlets/ leaflets
- a. R.A. Laidlow, The gift and the fullness of the spirit (Blackburn: Capt. B. Sharratt, n.d.)
- b. Geoffrey T. Bull, The wind of God [advanced notice of Bible study meetings addresses by Bull]
- c.
Gospel and spirit (Esher: Foundation Trust, 1977)
GBP/1/91
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Various aspects of the Holy Spirit and the believer
- a. Baptism in the spirit article by Dr. John Boyd, Belfast
- b. Gift of the spirit notes
- c. Sealed when we believe
- d. The Holy Spirit in John 17
- e. Loose papers, 'The Holy Spirit', 'Tongues the right proportion our Christ'.
- f. The cross and the spirit
- g. Anointing
- h. Era of wind and fire
- i. The Holy spirit and creation
- j. The holy spirit and the body and sex
- k. On addressing the spirit of God.
GBP/1/92
Bundle of Printed Items
1973n.d.
Booklets
- a. Stephen S. Short, The baptism of the Holy spirit- biblically explained (London: Pickering and Inglis, n.d.)
- b. Enoch Coppin, The Pentecostalist spirit- baptism
- c. T. Carson, The baptism and filling of the holy spirit (Melbourne: 1973)
- d. Rev. Gerald B. Griffiths, The holy spirit in the gospel of John (1) (n.d.)
GBP/1/93
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Holy Spirit- in the New Testament
- a. The Holy Spirit in the Gospels
- b. Prep to this Holy Spirit in Ads
- c. The Holy Spirit with Epistles
GBP/1/94
Bundle of Notes
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Features of the Saviour
- a. Topical- Scriptural emblems- parts of the body- includes notes on 'without hands', 'feet', and 'The Ear'
- b. Loose papers- Transfiguration, Moses etc.
- c. Baptism
- d. The eyes of the Lord
- e. Notes on 'His Face' and a typed 'Abbot Hall Newsletter'- May 1983- Bull was a speaker at the conference.
GBP/1/95
Bundle of Notes
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Theme of aspiration and meditation (part 1)
- a. His Face- intro
- b. camp talk two- his feet
- c. Worship- individual and corporate- typed and handwritten
- d. 'For article'- titled 'somewhere else'
- e. Giving- includes notes and printed worksheets, a pamphlet 'giving to God' and 'The stewardship of money' (echoes of service) and a statement of cash receipts and disbursements from the retired missionary aid fund Canada.
- f. I Jesus, I Paul, I John
- g. Two 'letters' in an envelope addressed to Bull- both discuss the significance of genealogy and the messianic line of Christ- the next Messiah
- h. Star and sceptre
GBP/1/96
Bundle of Notes
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Theme of aspiration and meditation [part 2]
- a. The slave and the sanctuary
- b. Knowing and knowing not
- c. mini calendar 1994
- 'd. He is able'
- e. Winter
- f. Praying in the dark and testimony
- g. Teaching and testimony
- h. The programme, the promise (Luke and John) Certainty and challenge of our Lord's return
- i. David and Goliath
- j. Daniel and the Lion's Den
GBP/1/97
Bundle of Notes
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The Holy Spirit
- a. The spirit of life, four bibles addresses on the holy spirit, old and new testaments, delivered by Bull
- b. Loose papers on the holy spirit- his emblems our problems
- c. The dove on the deep
- d. The dew in the fleece and Gideon
- e. oil on the head
- f. the fire on the few
- g. floods on dry ground
- h. the bread and the bones
GBP/1/98
Bundle of Notes
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Large bundle wrapped in notices and services for Brisbane Evangelical church, Largs week commencing 5/12/93. Weekly program on reverse.
- a. Notes, handwritten, on 'In a basket'. Wrapped in printed booklet composed by Bull on Baskets dated Jan 1976
- b. Notes on clocks, possibly an address.
- c. Wings, contains hand written notes, clippings and article on baskets (annotated) as above.
- d. Notes on finger of God- Handwritten and typed Rev. 3:12
- e. Loose notes on God of the open door, The star and sceptre and As the days of a tree.
- f. Bundle of notes on This name and ours.
GBP/1/99
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted Topics
- a. The living word
- b. Witness before kings
- c. Gospel or ministry- peace
- d. Children's talks- includes paper cut out letters
- e. Wonder
- f. Young men in flames
- g. Conversion- why it is unpopular
- h. Value- flyer at back of Bull's talks in Toronto
- i. Psalm, 3v
- j. Fulfilling the ministry, finishing the course
- k. The discipline of God.
GBP/1/100
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted Topics
- a. The name of the Lord- includes titles of Jehovah- Jehovah nissi, Jehovah Shammah [?], Jehovah Tsitkenn, Jehovah Tireh, Jehovah Shalom
- b. Loose notes on opening talk- Hills, Veil, Enthusiasm, the games, goods, grasshoppers.
- c. Memorials, in search of excellence
- d. Soft opinion, hard question.
- e. Notes on slips on paper- testimony, God, Record of falls, miracles, effectual prayer- M.A Samuel and Elijah, washing, be, Heaven and Earth.
GBP/1/101
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted topics
- a. All things new
- b. His name and ours
- c. Thoughts on pastoral epistles
- d. Packway 1993 talk- hymns and testimony
- e. Peace
- f. Attack of Satan
- g. Gospels
- h. 4 Talks- The will of God
- i. New age movement.
- j. Suicide- printed article/ sermon by Bull- 3 men who took their lives
- k. Cremation- clipping of article by J.H Todd
- l. Euthanasia.
GBP/1/102
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted Topics
- a. The Mission
- b. The Ministry
- c. The Father sent the son
- d. Towers- 'La Tour' pamphlet, Tower of Babel, Welcome to Vista 33 flyer, Canada- report
- e. Talk 1
- f. The Morning Star
- g. Spared
GBP/1/103
Bundle of Notes
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Elijah
- a. Leaflet on Glasgow University Christian Medical Fellowship weekend away 1996
- b. Sheet A4- 'Portrait of a man of God- studies in the life of Elijah'. Gives dates of studies.
- c. Elijah I- man of the hour
- d. Personalities of the famine and moods of a man of God
- e. Elijah- The man of God- His Triumph
- f. Elijah- The man of God- his trauma
- g. Between the cave and the chariot
- h. Jordan Chariot, mantle
- i. Elijah in the new testament
- j. Introduction- Sunday notes on Elijah
GBP/1/104
Bundle of Notes
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Film Acetates
- a. Film acetates for overhead projector- used for teaching classes, begins with John 17 Vol.6-19
GBP/1/105
Bundle of Notes
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Heaven
- a. Appendix 22- typescript- titled 'Heaven'
- b. Leaflet by national trust on Lake District camping 1995
- c. Note paper- notes on Luke, Corinthians, Col and Roman
GBP/1/106
Bundle of Notes
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Sunday Subjects
- a. Mixture of papers, handwritten and typescript
- b. Odd notes/ reports/ etc
- c. Dispensational concepts- attacked and defended
- d. Testimony talks- God's view
- e. Hymn sheet 'beauty for brokenness (God of the poor)
- f. Sunday notes
GBP/1/107
Bundle of Notes
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Talks on Elisha
- a. Elisha rough notes
- b. Aston visit
- c. God is saviour
- d. Call of Elisha
- e. Empowering of Elisha
- f. Odd notes on previous two topics
- g. Additional notes on Elisha- loose
- h. Gideon
- i. Jothan
- j. Mephilsosheth
- k. Salome
- l. Ananais and Stephen
- m. Man who count for God
GBP/1/108
Bundle of Notes
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Fundamentals
- a. Lord's Day Evening- April 5th- Salvation
- b. The fatherhood of God and Luke 15
- c. Knowing him by revelation
- d. Incarnation
- e. The depravity of man
- f. Sin
- g. The Blood
- h. The Cross
- i. Regeneration
- j. Rom. 3- Justification
- k. Sanctification
- l. Redemption of passover
- m. The Deity of Christ
- n. The Humanity of Christ
- o. Sinless was of Christ
- p. Reconciliation
GBP/1/109
Bundle of Notes
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Fundamental
- a. 'Denial of the deity of Christ' An essay by D. O. Murray
- b. Caringbah series (notes)
- c. Pamphlet on the Virgin Mary
- d. Card on the UCCF
- e. Scriptures and fundamentals (newspaper series)
GBP/1/110
Bundle of Notes
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Fundamentals
- a. [contained in envelope labelled 'George Rogers, The Fatherhood of God] 'The Father and the Son' and 'The fatherhood of God' both typescript.
- b. The father and the son especially in John's gospel
- c. The doctrine of the Godhead
GBP/1/111
Bundle of Notes
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Disguise- who/ what are you
- a. Christ's individual dealings with man
- b. Romans
- c. Hungering for home- camp final talk
- d. Eternal life
- e. Prov 18.24
- f. Testimony- includes article by Bull 'View from the pulpit'
- g. Luke 1-11
- h. Jesus all in all ps.73- contains leaflet, 'Introducing the WEC'
- i. Effective for God today, local Evangeline today
- j. Remembrance
- k. Food
- l. Miss Talks, Matt 28, Luke 24.
GBP/1/112
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Topics
- a. Preciousness- cost and price
- b. Open closed door
- c. Faith- The life of, faith works, faith to peace, notes for talk given by Bull, suffering, faith and future
- d. Shepherd- thoughts on
- e. The Shepherd
- f. Loose notes on John
GBP/1/113
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Topics
- a. Rough notes John 10
- b. Savour- contains letter, possibly correspondence from China
- c. Treasure- other notes and thoughts for Hamilton
- d. Spilled or powered out
- e. Discipleship
- f. 'Be ye followers of me as I also can of Christ'
- g. Acts 20
- h. My Father's home
- i. The breaking of the bread
- j. Headship/ lordship of Christ
- k. Born/ taught/ loved of God
- l. Open the window
- m. I have, I must- clipping from 'open doors with brother Andrew', June 1982
- n. Jesus the Lord
- o. Seals
- p. Fulfilment in eternity
GBP/1/114
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Survey of Old Testament
- a. Old Testament Studies, summary number 1 (typed). Some annotation.
GBP/1/115
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian Unity- John 14-16 The certainty and challenge of our Lord's return
- a. Unity of the body
- b. I Corinthians. 12-14
- c. Last verses of 12, I Corinthians 13
- d. I Corinthians 12-14 (ii) Allocation, Motivation
- e. The unity of the faith
- f. John 14/17, Ephesians 4 1-6. Unity of the Spirit.
- g. 'The charismatic phenomenon' by Peter masters and John C. Whitcomb (supplement)
- h. Loose notes on Christian Unity
GBP/1/116
Bundle of Notes
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Christian Unity (continued from bundle 115- separated due to size)
- a. The house of God
- b. Service and unity
- c. Booklet titled 'Church fellowship'. Copies from T. W. Carron
- d. Praying in the name
- e. Gathering in the name
- f. Two women in the house
- g. Typescript 'Reception'
GBP/1/117
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Redemption (survey of Old testament)
- a. Talk on Ex 12 and 13, The Passover story and odd notes Ex 12/13
GBP/1/118
Bundle of Notes
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Assorted Topics
- a. Book, 'Scriptural principles of gathering' by Alfred P. Gibbs Walterick publishers Box 2216 Kansas City, Kansas
- b. Book, 'New Testament church principles: Notes of lectures given in Bermuda to a weekly class of Bible students during Spring term 1953' By Arthur G. Clarke.
GBP/1/119
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Bible (1)
- a. Bible study- includes notes, The word, scripture, typed 'How should I study my Bible?' and 3 pamphlets- 'A few interesting facts about the Bible', 'Is the Bible relevant today?', 'What the scriptures teach'.
GBP/1/120
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Bible (2)
- a. Translations/ versions- typed 'The Scriptures and the English translations'
- b. Pamphlet- 'New eye opener' 200 references as to how the modern Bibles differ from King James version
- c. Pamphlet- 'Modern versions and 19th Century critics'
- d. Pamphlet- 'The 350th anniversary of the authorised version of the Bible'
GBP/1/121
Bundle of Notes
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The Bible (3)
- a. General notes- The word of God in the world of men and quotation
- b. Studying and living the word of the God
- c. Scriptures and science
- d. Scriptures and cults (typed)
GBP/1/122
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Bible (4)
- a. Typed 'The Bible says'
- b. Christian BH centre Jubilee
- c. Authority and Inspiration
- d. Scripture and the ministry
- e. Examples and the principles of interpretation
- f. Truth
- g. Types
GBP/1/123
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Bible (5)
- a. According to the scriptures- 'Old fashioned scriptural principles for this age' 9 articles which 1st appeared in 'Listening' free monthly publication of Master's House.
- b. Booklet- 'The Reformation Link'
- c. Pamphlet- 'The Danger of Christian Complacency'
- d. Pamphlet- 'The letter from A.N Groves to J.N Darby, March 10th, 1836.
- e. Draft of a booklet for new farm chapel
- f. Booklet, 'Who are the Christian Brethren?'
GBP/1/124
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Biblical studies in Chinese (1)
- a. Chinese tally
- b. Regeneration- notes and a press cutting dated Feb. 20 1965
- c. The love of God
- d. Growth
- e. Chorus fellowship
- f. Studies in Matthew
- g. Studies in Christian Doctrine (Chinese)
- h. Second coming
- i. James
- j. The letters to the 7 churches
- k. Proverbs 4. 20-27
- l. The Bible
GBP/1/125
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Biblical studies in Chinese (2)
- a. Testimony Chinese
- b. Naaman
- c. Gospel- Chinese psalm 23
- d. John to the believers
- e. John 10
- f. The greatness of Christ
- g. Stephen
- h. Grace- two pools in John
- i. The cross
- j. 2 ways, 2 trees, 2 houses
- k. Jacob
- l. 'Promise and Publican'
- m. 4 nights in John's gospel
- n. Lost perishing marred
- o. God is not mocked
- p. Elijah and Elisita at Jordan
- q. Second coming
- r. Temptation
- s. Joseph
- t. Rom 1 and Phil 1
- u. Esther
- v. Ephesians 2, Beginning to suit. God at work, what shall I do?
- w. Notes from Solomon's Temple to new year in the Bible.
GBP/1/126
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Chinese talks 1983' [The cover is a photo of people at a waterfall- inside cover is a schedule of service]
- a. 'Testimony and teaching'- Talk 1 May- 'Shen Ti Hu Chao'
- b. 'Klang (ii)'- Tues, Shen Ti Kund Tso
- c. Klang (iii)- Wed, Shen Ti Pao Shao (Hu)
- d. Chinese Talks- The Bible- includes handwritten notes and typescript (Chinese characters).
GBP/1/127
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Gospel Talks'
- a. Loose paper- 'The cock's crow'
- b. Mark 2- The forgiveness of sin
- c. 'Nairn'
- d. Things old and new
- e. Safe and secure
- f. Borders
- g. Psalms 107
- h. Gospel- taken hostage
- i. Where do you live?/ Where will you live?
- j. Gospel- John 3
- k. The four winds
- l. Cain and Abel
- m. The dance of shame
- n. Man wild Assicolt
- o. What shall we wear?
- p. Evangelical
- q. Calling
- r. What think ye of Christ?
- s. Alpha and Omega
- t. The last great assize
- u. The count down
- v. Loose notes 'Sparrows psalm 84'
- w. What a Christian is
GBP/1/128
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Topics
- a. Survey- Programme of studies- R.B.S Malaya
- b. Christ in Gospel/Acts
- c. more recently collated notes on Mt. Bealilantes [?]
- d. Talk 1- 'The Christian in a Christian world
- e. Talk 2- The ethics of law and grace
GBP/1/129
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Emblems- Book 1
- a. Symbols of truth
- b. The furniture of man of God
- c. 'Yokes'- Includes typed sermon by Bull called 'Symbols that spur to service'
- d. Baskets
- e. Pamphlet on curtains (e.g.) The Iron curtain etc
- f. 'Napkin- sheer'- includes sermon (typed) by Bull of the same name
- g. Nets- rough notes
GBP/1/130
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Categorical studies and notes on the Church
- a. Church and birth expansion- includes magazine article 'Things most surely believed among us' by the editor of 'The Believer's magazine'
- b. The fellowship of the Church
- c. The local church
- d. The ordinances of the church
- e. The sinews of fellowship
- f. The government of the church
- g. Talk 5- The ministry
GBP/1/131
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Funerals
- a. Contains Bethesda newsletter Aug/Sept 1993/9 part 4 1 Thessalonians 3 by W. Wilson
- b. Scriptures and messages
- c. Notes- Alex Templeton funeral
- d. Poem for funeral
- e. Hymn booklets for the funerals of Florence E Crocket and William R McFarlane
- f. Nan's Mother- Blanefield cemetery
- g. Auntie Aggies funeral
- h. Uncle Hugh's funeral
- i. Uncle James Funeral
- j. Catherine McClaren Templeton funeral
- k. Wrapped in letter to Bull from Rosemary Johnston
GBP/1/132
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Collection of notes on 'Fulfilment in Eternity'
GBP/1/133
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Heaven and related topics
- a. Under the earth
- b. Book review Jan-Mar edition of Bible league quarterly, 1979.
- c. Notes from What is Heaven?
- d. Extra notes on Heaven
GBP/1/134
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Death and Immortality
- a. Wrapped in 'The Doctrine of Immortality' by W.G Broadbent
- b. Booklet- 'Shall we know our friends in Heaven?' by Samuel McDill, Sr.
- c. Notes on After Death- contains 'After Death, what?' by H. G. Hobbs 1949 (stamped The Chininquy postal mission) and 'Tophet' booklet.
- d. A series of booklets by Rev. Gerald B. Griffiths, BA, B.D. (I Corinthians 15), from Risebank Union Church, Johannesburg. Topics surround death and immortality.
GBP/1/135
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Family relationships
- a. The son and the two sons
- b. Sheet on abortion- a matter of life- or death!
- c. Notes from Dear mum and dad
- d. The Door
- e. The men and the women
- f. Rough jottings on Luke 15.
GBP/1/136
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Christian at Home (1)
- a. Talk II, main notes, family life.
- b. Leaflet 'Christian marriage'- no divorce, no remarriage
- c. Notes on 'Life of the women' (married)- typed
GBP/1/137
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Christian at Home (2)
- a. The Christian and Birth- sheet by L. Chan 1988
- b. The child
- c. The disciple and the home
- d. Booklet, 'Marriage is sacred' by Rev. Gerald B. Griffiths.
- e. 'Practical Christian Living' by Ian McDowell (Bible Studies Series produced in Australia), open on page 13- study number 7- positive vital Christian Living
- f. Social Problems- materialism, marital breakdown, social use of alcohol- Thornleigh conference 1978.
- g. Thoughts and difficulties on divorce and remarriage. Contains booklet on divorce by F. Allwyn Adams.
GBP/1/138
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
The Christian at Home (3)
- a. Notes on Luke 15 and the son and two sons
- b. marriage- contains- order of service for the marriage of Ruth Jennifer Cruickshank and Alister William Bull, 'The marriage service', - rough guide, the shorter book of offices.
- c. Envelope labelled 'The Gamble of the unborn babe, given impersonally'- content consists of an article from The Daily mail dated September 22, 1964- 'Why you are what you are', pamphlet 'Married life for the glory of God', and notes on contraception.
- d. Mr Azis- Miss Coon, wedding notes
- e. Wedding message
- f. The Biblical view, men, women and the church
GBP/1/139
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
General notes on the church
- a. [wrapped in] Readings, Quotations from R.V
- b. Typescript sheets outlining lectures 2-6 on the church
- Photocopy of chapter 12 'The public ministry of women' from G.H. Lang's 'The churches of God'- A treatise for the times' published by Paternoster Press 1959
GBP/1/140
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Church Topics
- a. Baptism
- b. The Lord's supper
- c. Evangelism in the early church
- d. The dissolution of the churches in the late 20th century
- e. Church planting
GBP/1/141
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Paul's Journeys
- a. Yellow paper, typescript, headed, 'The life of St. Paul (Saul of Tarsus)'
- b. Loose notes concerning Paul and his life as well as a typescript sheet headed 'Ambassador in sands' (Ephesians. 6. 20).
GBP/1/142
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Topics
- a. Psalm/ Hymn written on paper headed 'Chinese Christian Literature Movement'
- b. Paraphrase of Psalms 2 composed by Bull whilst in prison
- c. Psalms. 40. V1-5, 16 'Time'.
- d. Psalm 1
GBP/1/143
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Missionary Material
- a. Missionary Talks- Travail of the worker, Thrust of the wood, test of the witness/ Hazards of outreach
- b. challenge to mission involvement
GBP/1/144
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Missionary File
- a. Missionary Talks- Miss Study
- b. Typed outline of teaching notes composed by G.N. Patterson and G.T. Bull (annotations)
- c. Only Jesus
- d. Report- Taiwan China
- e. Talk on References to Communism
- f. Missionary data (typed)- 1980/1
- g. Matt 28
- h. Acts- GT Commission [?]
GBP/1/145
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Missionary File
- a. 'China prayer news' newsletters (with annotations) dated 1974-84
- b. Newsletter- China up-date with Brother Andrew
- c. Newspaper article 'Peking attack on revival of Christianity' by James MacManus- no exact date, but after 1997.
- d. Letter (typed) from Jonathan Chao, 1984- encloses a newsletter informing of religious persecution in China
- e. Newsletter 'Open Doors' by USSR news, 1984.
- f. Additional notes- some a time line/ diary of what Bull has done/ has been
GBP/1/146
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Missionary Talks
- a. Hymns/ poems
- b. Sent
- c. Pray ye therefore
- d. Go ye
- e. The Fields
- f. Missionary
GBP/1/147
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Road to Bethlehem (Gospels)' [part 1]
- a. Wrapped in a flyer by The Jalan Imb. Chapel Choir inviting people to Christmas song- Kuala Lumpa- G. Bull a speaker
- b. New Year- notes on a course
- c. 2 Corinthians- New year's Day
- d. Watch night- new year
- e. Typescript schedule of events for Christmas song by Jalan Imbi Chapel Choir
- f. Pending ministries- Christmas and New Year- mixture of notes including Christmas, The Child and the Mother, and the Guidance.
GBP/1/148
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Road to Bethlehem (Gospels)' [Part 2]- rough notes and other Christmas material
- a. From the eternal throne
- b. From the City of Nazareth
- c. Shepherds from the fields of Ephratah
- d. From sands of the East 'see also star and the sceptre'
GBP/1/149
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'For Christian Unity- The Upper Room, Discourse and our Lord's Prayer'
- a. Notes on John 14
- b. Talk II
- c. Talk III
- d. Notes on John 15
- e. Talk 4
GBP/1/150
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Topics
- a. Luke 15- in relation to family
- b. Marriage
- c. Christian household
- d. Families in the N.T
GBP/1/151
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian thoughts
- a. Virgin birth
- b. Other notes on Christian message
- c. 3 men going up to God
- d. Notes on Christmas/ New year
- e. Early lessons on prayer
- f. Events following the rapture
GBP/1/152
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Gospel
- a. Rough notes/ The prisoner and the prize
- b. Justification/ regeneration/ reconciliation
- c. He knows/ Bridges/ the race/ crisis
- d. Sunday notes
- e. Talk II
- f. What happens after Rapture
- g. Booklet- 'The Millennium'
- h. Booklet- 'Going into Europe'- prophecy- notes, annotations inside.
GBP/1/153
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian Growth
- a. Praise and song- booklet
- b. Born and Grow
- c. His joy and ours
- d. Mark- Blue notebook, notes
- e. Trouble- His and ours
- f. Surnamed
- g. Y.P in Acts
- h. Awakened by God
GBP/1/154
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Studies in the Resurrection
- a. What shall the end be?
- b. Romans
- c. His Resurrection and ours
- d. Studies in the resurrection of Christ
GBP/1/155
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Hope and Glory
- a. The hope of glory
- b. The certainty and challenge of our Lord's return
- c. The hope of the glory of god
GBP/1/156
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Talks
- a. Talk 1- rough notes
- b. Loose papers- handwritten and typescript- some cuttings- 'John's Gospel'
- c. Other notes and thoughts
- d. Correspondence balance
- e. Talk 1 and Talk 2
- f. Talk 3
- g. Talk 4
- h. Talk 5
- i. Talk 6
- j. Talk 7
GBP/1/157
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Prophetical Talks
- a. The second coming- includes typed notes for teaching purposes
- b. The holy spirit
- c. The rapture
- d. The signs/ surprise
- e. The Lord's Rebirth
- f. The Judgement year of Christ
GBP/1/158
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Prophetical
- a. What shall the end be?
- b. The church- Israel
- c. Israel and the nations
- d. The Church- True and False
- e. The Rapture
- f. Events following rapture
- g. The judgement seat
- h. The great white throne
- i. Prophecy
GBP/1/159
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian/ Disciple (1)
- a. Disciple and Worship
- b. The witness of God
- c. Questions- Lifestyle- advanced intermediates sample- Bible studies sheet, 1993
GBP/1/160
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian/ Disciple (2)
- a. The Christian and pleasure (leisure)
- b. The Christian at play
- c. The disciple and work
- d. Christian and witness
GBP/1/161
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Christian/ Disciple (3)
- a. Christian/ Citizenship (typed and handwritten)
- b. The disciple and mission- contains booklet, 'The methods and principles of Apostolic missions' by the late Prof. A Rendle Short.
- c. The Christian and materialism and the world
- d. The Christian and society, race, religion, rule.
GBP/1/162
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Quotes- Assortment of handwritten and typescript
- a. A letter (note) addressed to 'Geoffrey and nan' from 'Lena Hakan, Hanna and Emma'.
- b. Loose notes on pink paper
- c. Leaflet 'The spirit of truth and the spirit of error'
- d. Loose notes on white paper
- e. Letter dated 15 Aug 1962 from N.Z- list of quotes
- f. Loose papers all quotes- including 'The star of Jacob'
- g. A compilation of loose pieces of paper from different sources containing quotes of worth to Bull. One a letter from Tampa Bay Florida, 1959.
GBP/1/163
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Quotations
- a. Loose bundle of paper/ clippings in no particular order, collected because of quotations on a variety of subjects.
GBP/1/164
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Assorted Talks
- a. Talk I - Their calling and their character (Singapore)
- b. Talk II- Their thought and intention (Singapore)
- c. Talk III- Their attitude toward God and Men (Singapore)
- d. Talk 4- Their evaluation of Earth and heavenly kings
- e. Take of life- wrapped in leaflet, 'Roman Road Gospel Hall Motherwell, 8 studies for the Lord's Days of January, 1984, speaker Geoffrey Bull.
- f. Typescript list of sermons to take place on 'The children of the kingdom' Matthew 13:38.
GBP/1/165
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
Miscellaneous
- a. Edition of Bible League Quarterly, 1974
- b. Cults- booklet on evolution, straight lines in Britain, freemasonry.
GBP/1/166
Bundle of Notes
n.d.
'Notes taken to Aston'
- a. Notes on pieces of cardboard
- b. John 20- The crucifixion- includes magazine cuttings
- c. Notes for salary [?]
- d. Loose notes, 'Broken spirit and contrite heart' and women in the life of our lord.
- e. The call of God
- f. The sending of God
GBP/2
Photographs
194-?-1999
Collection of photographs, photograph albums and other materials relating to Geoffrey Bull's period in China and Tibet.
Loose items have been arranged into folders to reflect the original order.
GBP/2/1
Bundle of Photographs
n.d.
5 items
Folder 1: Bull's personal effects
- Paper from Bull's passport and picture
- Inventory of gifts sent from Tibet to Mr and Mrs Bull and Mr and Mrs Bennett
- Note- states 'negatives and prints of 2nd trek November 1948 and also negatives and prints of Kwang Lu [?] exterior and interior.
- Notes on the life of G. Bull (rough outline)- possibly written by his son, Alister.
- Brown envelope labelled Number 59 'Luting'. Contains negative of tea carrier walking across bridge.
GBP/2/2
Bundle of Photographs
n.d.
22 items
Folder 2:
- Note detailing photos number 27-36
- Small bundle of negatives labelled 'E'- pictures of Tibetan people (8 total)
- Small bundle of negatives labelled 'F'- pictures of Bull/ Patterson [?] and Tibetan people on their journey through mountain pass (9 total)
- Loose negatives numbered 1-7- taken aboard a boat (7)
- Sleeve of negatives/ notes of description- 'A.I Jones' chemist. Order number 10555- 2 sets of negatives inside- all of Tibetan people in community (25)
- Sleeve of negatives/ notes of description- 'A.I Jones' order number 10740 (16 and 28)- pictures include man being taught by Tibetan woman and men travelling through desert like terrain.
- 'Number L5'- religious procession in Kangting street
- 2 loose negatives- man [possibly Bull?] playing piano
- 'Number 53'- typical valley
- 'Number L6'- religious procession in Kangting street
- 'Number 51'- Yaan, taken from roof of hospital
- 'Number L3'- Little girl in Yaan
- 'Number 52'- Yaan, on bridge- negative missing
- 'Number 55'- approaching 10,000 ft pass, [...] last opium before going over
- 'Number L1'- Leaving Yaan- Bull pictured
- 'Number 58'- descending the pass, the 1st Tibetan 'pack' seen
- 'Number 54'- road, typical valley
- 'Number L2'- Believers from Chengou assembly who gathered to bid farewell- right to left- 2 lepers [?] brothers, Gordon Bell and Geoff Bull, brother Tsang
- 'Number 56'- taken about 7000/8000 feet up
- 'Number 57'- descending pass
- 'Number L4'- religious procession (some severe damage)
- Description of photos (numbered) written by Bull- some typed, some handwritten.
GBP/2/3
Bundle of Photographs
n.d.
76 items
Folder 3:
- 51 photos, 2 negatives- majority are photos of the negatives detailed in Folder 2- some not, but similar depictions. Descriptions by Bull on rear of photos.
- Inventory of photos, handwritten. 'Large square negatives' (total 13)
- 12 photos, 1 negative. Chinese photos, description on reverse.
GBP/2/4
Bundle of Photographs
n.d.
35 items
Folder 4:
- Chinese children- labelled on reverse (6)
- Tibetan photos- labelled on reverse (29)- pictures of the community- 1 with Bull and Bell with Chinese teacher.
GBP/2/5
Bundle of Photographs
n.d. [pre-1950]
56 items
Folder 5:
- 55 photos and one negative - in Tibet and China before 1950 - photos towards back are from later life and appear to be in Scotland, where Bull eventually settled.
GBP/2/6
Bundle of Photographs
n.d.
19 items
Folder 6:
- 19 large photographs (21 x 15.5 cm) - no descriptions so identities of people not known- Tibetan community - inludes 2 portrait photos of Geoffrey Bull.
GBP/2/7
Photograph Albums
1947n.d.
4 items
4 Albums:
- Album 1: Landscape picture on the front- printed in Hong Kong. Shows Bull's time in Borneo, 197 photos. Photos in include such things as Bull with his wife, Nan, and their children amongst Borneo community.
- Album 2: Malaysia. 103 photos. Photos include Bull preaching and amongst locals in community, with family. Some photos missing.
- Album 3: Dated 1947, Waterloo, Kuling, China and Tibet. Contains many of the photos of the negatives in GBP/2/2 - GBP/2/3.
- Album 4: Tibet- photos of negatives as described earlier in GBP/2/2 - GBP/2/3. Many of Geoffrey Bull and George Patterson.
GBP/3
Annotated Bibles
n.d.
6 items
Collection of Bibles, all heavily annotated by Geoffrey Bull and/or his wife, Nan.
GBP/3/1
Annotated Bible
1979
1 item
The Key Bible: King James Study Bible (Philadelphia: A.J. Holman Company, 1979). The Bible has a label on the inside cover with Geoffrey and Nan Bull's names and their address. Genesis, Exodus, Ruth and Samuel are just some of the chapters which are heavily annotated. In Acts there are some loose notes on separate paper. There is a colour map at the back of the Bible. Red leather bound
GBP/3/2
Annotated Bible
1988
1 item
The NIV Study Bible (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1987). Heavily marked in places, especially Genesis, Nahum and Thessalonian amongst others. Blue leather bound
GBP/3/3
Annotated Bible
1980
1 item
The Holy Bible (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1980). Labelled as belonging to Mrs A.J Bull of Ayrshire. There is a calendar page on the inside cover dated Wednesday April 9th. The book is bookmarked in several places, including page 165 (Deuteronomy) with a bible reading taken from a desk calendar, dated Tuesday October 10th. Also bookmarked on page 477 (Job) with 'Gideon International' bookmark. There are notes throughout the book, as well as in the inside cover and at the back. Red leather bound.
GBP/3/4
Annotated Bible
Circa 1955
1 item
The Holy Bible (Oxford: Oxford University Press, n.d.). This Bible is significant as it contains the marriage certificate of Geoffrey Taylor Bull and Agnes Johnstone Templeton. The date of the ceremony is given as 11th June 1955 at Allander Hall, Milngavie in Scotland. There is a list of witnesses to the ceremony on the reverse, 7 in total. There are notes throughout. Black leather bound.
GBP/3/5
Annotated Bible
1980
1 item
There is some damage to the spine, which has been repaired using tape.
The Holy Bible (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1980). The Bible is labelled as belonging to Geoffrey Bull, The book is heavily annotated in places. Brown leather bound.
GBP/3/6
Annotated Bible
1980
1 item
The Holy Bible (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1980). It is labelled as belonging to Geoff and Nan Bull. Heavily annotated in places and on the back inside cover. There is also a piece of scrap cardboard with notes on, possibly used as a bookmark, located at the back of the Bible. Brown leather bound.
GBP/4
Correspondence
1957-1962
19 items
19 typescript letters of correspondence concerning Geoffrey Bull's commendation to Borneo with his wife and children for a period of 1-2 years. The first letter is dated 4 November 1957 and the last 17 April 1962. The letters are mainly written by John R.C. Philips on behalf of the Allander Hall in Milngavie where Bull was a member. His correspondents include; A. Anderson Esq., of Woodcroft Hall in London, Mr. Tatford, the Editor of
The Harvester in London, The Editors of Echoes of Service based in Bath, Mr. G.C.D. Howley of Canada, and the Treasurers of Echoes of Service, also based in Bath. The final letter, dated 1962, appears more personal in nature as it is addressed 'My dear Jack', and is likely from an acquaintance of J.R.C Philips. Bull is mentioned throughout the correspondence but none of the letters are actually written by him. It should also be noted that attached to the first letter is a photograph of Geoffrey Bull and George Patterson during their travels in China and Tibet.