would have a little altered their apprehension, as to the oath. of canonical obedience, the force of the canons, the constitution and discipline of the church, and the necessity of a farther reformation; and their stile in the debate about these matters. His JOSEPH FARROW, M. A. Of Magd. Col. Camb. case was somewhat particular. He was not ejected in 1662, nor did he professedly quit the church, but was cast by providence into a station where he had leisure to reflect on the terms of Conformity, which by degrees became more and more disagreeable to him; so that he willingly continued in a private capacity, tho' he preached in public occasionally to the last. He was born at Boston of religious parents, and educated in the free-school of that town. When he left the university, he for some years became tutor to a young gentleman at Louth. He had the first offer of a free-school newly erected at Brigge, but refused it, not liking the employment. He was episcopally ordained; and after he had been chaplain to Lady Hussey of Cauthorp, and Sir Richard Earl of Stragglethorp successively, he returned to Boston, and was curate there to Dr. Obadiah Howe till his death, Feb. 27, 1683. He supplied the Dr.'s place till a new vicar succeeded him, and preached constantly with great applause. He removed from thence into the family of Sir William Ellys of Nocton, where he continued chaplain for nine years, with great satisfaction to himself and the whole family. He sometimes went with the family to London, where he often preached in the church with good acceptation. There he contracted a familiar acquaintance with Dr. Fowler, (afterwards Bp. of Gloucester) the famous Mr. Locke; Dr. Tho. Burnet, master of the Charter-house, and other persons of learning and moderation. He had also a very intimate correspondence by letters with Mr. John Spademan when he was in Holland, as well as a personal acquaintance and great friendship with him in England. He often preached at Nocton in the afternoon, either in the church or in a consecrated chapel in the house. He was violently seized with the palsy, about the beginning of June, 1692, of which he had some symptoms about a year before; supposed to be occasioned by his studious and sedentary life. He went to Newark upon Trent for better advice, where he lay about seven weeks, and died, July 22, 1692, aged about 40. He was buried in the chancel of that church, in the grave of the Jast minister. He He was very sober and studious from his youth; a little reserved in conversation, but when he spoke it was to the purpose. He was one of a pious life and unspotted reputation, but was never married. He had a quick fancy, a clear head, and a strong judgment. He had a considerable stock of general learning, was perfect master of the Latin and Greek languages., and had a competent skill in the Hebrew. He was well versed in the new philosophy, and the several branches of polite literature. Nor was he unacquainted with the fathers, the councils, and ecclesiastical history; but his chief skill was in the old Greek and Roman histories, most of which he had read in their own language. He had a political head, and would give surprizing conjectures about public affairs, by which he foretold the several steps of the glorious Revolution. He penned all his sermons at large, and took so much time to digest his thoughts, contract his matter, and adapt his expressions, that he used to say, he never made a sermon in less than four days in all his life. Yet he seldom made use of any books in his composures; but when he was at Boston, would sit and write upon his knee by the fire in a public room, with only a bible and a concordance. His first sermons were more rhetorical, and full of synonimous expressions; but he afterwards cut off such excrescences, (as appears by the many erasures in his notes) and aimed only at a spirit of true piety and good sense, which runs thro' and animates all his latter composures. He was dissatisfied with some of the terms of Conformity, and especially with the oaths and subscriptions required; insomuch that he once told an intimate friend very seriously, He was afraid Sir William Ellys should offer him a considerable living in his gift, then likely soon to fall, lest he should disoblige him by refusing it. He was so pleased with that religious and regular family wherein God had placed him, that it was thought he would never have willingly left it. WORKS. Several Sets of Sermons; (which were thought not much inferior to those of the most celebrated preachers of the age.) He also left some valuable Manuscripts, v. g. A Discourse on the Rule of Faith. Of the Obligation of following the Dictates of our own Persuasion.-Liberty of Conscience stated and defended... Short Notes concerning a Comprehension...Some short Transla tions out of Greek, Latin and French, &c. Mr. REDMAN, of Claypole, afterwards conformed. Whitaker, in his History of Whalley, mentions a Mr. Richard Redman, as minister of Low Church, in Walton, Lancashire. MINISTERS MINISTERS EJECTED OR SILENCED IN MIDDLESEX. CTON [R. 200l.] Mr. THOMAS ELFORD. It is proba the act passed that year for confirming and restoring ministers, provision is made that no one should be confirmed in the rectory of Acton; which it is declared his majesty, Aug. 26 foregoing, had granted under his sign manual to one of his chaplains, Dr. Ryves, as appears from Newcourt, who makes no mention of Mr. Elford. [Probably he was only an assistant.] He was a grave divine, of considerable abilities and learning; a moderate Independent; a guide and friend to Dr. Manton, when he first entered into the ministry. In 1645, Daniel Featley was deprived of Acton and Lambeth. His successor at Acton was Philip Nye, who was appointed by the parliament, and received 500l. for going to the Isle of Wight. Dr. Grey in his note upon a sarcasm of Hudibras on Mr. Nye, says, he rode to Acton every Lord's-day in a coach drawn by six horses. In 1650, John Nye was assistant at this church, and received half the profits, estimated at 200l. per annum. Mr. Baxter resided here some years, and some times preached in the parish church, having a licence for so doing, provided he uttered nothing against the doctrine of the church of England. ASHFORD [Chap. to Stanes.] Mr. CATCH. EDGWARE. [C. or D.] Mr. RICHARD SWIFT. He was the son of Mr. Augustin Swift, an attorney, and was born at Norwich, in 1616. His father dying while he was young, he had not the advantage of much academical learning, but he attained to considerable skill in the languages. When he first entered on the ministry, he was chaplain to Sir Brocket Spencer, and preached for some time in Buckinghamshire, before he came to Edgeware, where he was ejected for his nonconformity. He removed afterwards to MillHill, in Hendon parish; where before he took boarders, he was in great straits; as he also was afterwards, when they all left him on account of the small-pox being in his house. But he was always of a chearful spirit, and expressed a firm trust. in the providence of God. Soon after, the wife of a considerable citizen, sent him two of her sons, and stirred up others to help him, till he had a competent number. He was a man of great charity, and useful to many poor families in the parish. He put out several children to trades. It was thought he did as much good as most gentlemen of fortune in that neighbourhood. He was more than once imprisoned in Newgate, for keeping conventicles in his house; and the last time was in the height of the plague. He was a pious man, and daily employed in studying the scriptures; and yet he was led away with the Fifth Monarchy notions, as well as with some others that were very peculiar. He died at Hendon. in 1701, in the 86th of his age. year EALING [C. or D.] Mr. THOMAS GILBERT. A Scottish divine, of useful abilities for the ministry, and of great zeal against error and prophaneness. He was presented to this living in 1654, by Francis Allein, Esq. (as appears from Mather's Hist. B. 3. 221,) and died in New-England. At Charles Town, is the following epitaph upon his tombstone, from whence some further account of him may be gathered. "Here is interred the body of that reverend, sincere, zealous, devout, and faithful minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Thomas Gilbert; some time pastor of the church of Christ at Chedle in Cheshire: also some time pastor of the church of Christ at Ealing, in Old-England: who was the proto-martyr; the first of the ministers that suffered deprivation in the cause of Nonconformity in England; and after betaking himself to New-England, became pastor of the church of Christ in Topsfield; and at 63 years of age departed this life. Interred Oct. 28, 1673." Mather says of him, "Of those that are gone to the better world, we have cause particularly to remember Mr. THOMAS GILBERT, whose history is, it may be, sufficiently related in his Epitaph;" and adds the following Latin lines of his own, (incorrectly printed) with a translation: GILBERTI -GILBERTI hic tenuam, Lectores, cernitis umbram, Lo here of GILBERT but a shadow slight: Such GILBERT was in life, such in his death- ENFIELD [V.] Mr. DANIEL MANNING. Of Kath. Hall, Camb. where he was noted for his eminent improvement of his time. He was a good scholar, and an excellent preacher: much admired and followed on account of his wit and learning and serious godliness. Newcourt mentions him as the ejected vicar of this parish. § He was presented to this living by Trinity College, May 6, 1659, and was buried here March 2, 1666. *FARNHAM. Mr. GOODMAN. FINCHLEY (R.] Mr. THOMAS GOULSTON. Of Queen's Col. Camb. A good scholar: a man of great modesty and humility: a constant diligent preacher, who was blessed with good success. FULHAM [V.] ISAAC KNIGHT, B. D. He was a pious man, and of a good temper. He had not the advantage of academical learning; however he had the honour of a degree conferred upon him. He had been minister of Hammersmith, and succeeded Adoniram Byfield both in the rectory and vicarage of Fulham, being presented to the former in 1645, by Edmund Harvy, and to the latter in 1657, by Cromwell. GREENFORD Magna [R. 2001.] EDWARD TERRY, M. A. Fellow of Univ. Col. Oxf. From Newc. Rep. it appears that he was admitted to this living Feb. 27, 1661, in the room of his father, [§ who accompanied Sir Thomas Roe in his embassy to the great Mogul, and who died in October 1660.] He was many years useful at Oxford in instructing and governing young gentlemen and scholars; and of great fame for his many exercises in the college and schools; particularly for his funeral oration at the interment . of Dr. Joshua Hoyle, master of his college, and Regius professor of divinity in the university, who was a member, of great |