



Vernon Higham was born in Caernarfon, North Wales, but moved to Bolton in Lancashire, England, during the depression of the 1930's. Following employment and training as a teacher in his early twenties, he attended theological college in Aberystwyth and came to know Christ's saving power whilst there in 1953. Vernon Higham pastored churches at Pontardulais, Llanddewi Brefi and Cardiff. He was pastor of Heath Evangelical Church, Cardiff for 40 years. He is the author of a number of books, pamphlets and tracts. He has also written a large number of hymns. Vernon Higham is presently Pastor Emeritus at Tabernacle Cardiff.

His ministry has been characterised throughout by faithful Biblical preaching - emphasising salvation by grace alone which results in gracious, holy living - and a burden for the Lord to visit the church in reviving power. Vernon Higham's ministry is both practical and deeply experiential. Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones once advised Vernon Higham to always bring the need of revival before the people. Vernon Higham most certainly put this into practice. The emphasis on the work of the Spirit and the need of a Divine Visitation is a hallmark of his ministry.

“And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” Revelation 21:2
(C.M. Hiraeth)
There is a home with God above,
A place of peace and joy;
A sweet inheritance of love
Which nothing can destroy.
At last my soul shall enter in
And join the happy throng;
‘A ransom paid for all my sin’
Shall be my joy and song.
Such sacrifice of costly grace;
The Saviour died for me:
Enabled me to see His face,
To live eternally.
Surrounded by such loveliness,
My heart has lost all fear;
I see the Father’s tenderness
Who wipes away each tear.
Time and decay shall reign no more,
For death has lost its sting.
The victor rules forevermore,
My Lord and glorious King.
The wonder of God’s grace untold,
The mysteries of his will,
He tenderly will now unfold,
And show His sovereign skill.
The freedom of His presence gives
Each precious soul delight,
And happy is the soul that lives
To see this vision bright.