This HISTORY does not deal with "Church" history in general, but with that which has its roots in the 19th and early 20th century in the British Isles and then spread to the Americas and around the world known as Plymouth Brethren and its various branches. The following quote defines the position of separation taken by many Brethren.

"For the simplest believer the principle is still as clear as at the beginning. Like the man born blind in John 9.35-38, he comes out from all false systems, though many true saints are still there, and approaches the True Center, bows the knee and worships. He does not look round to see how many or how few are gathered with him. His eyes and heart are towards his Lord, Who gave him sighht and salvation." W.R. Dronsfeld.