there were so many changes in the state, that upon the king's return in 1660, he found more favour from the gentry and clergy than most of his brethren. He could not, however, be spared in 1662, and was ejected with the rest. But not thinking himself thereupon discharged from his work by his Lord and Master, he preached privately, as he had opportunity and at last gathered a congregation, to which he be came pastor, and laboured, tho' under great disadvantages, yet with great acceptance, for several years. At home he spent much of his time in his study, and in the instruction. of several gentlemen's sons who were committed to his

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Thus he continued to be employed till the latter end of K. Charles's reign; when he was not a little oppressed by the violent endeavours of two great informers, one of whom had once given great hopes as to his piety and seriousness. These two men (whose names were well remembered in this city) gave great disturbance to such as only desired liberty to serve and worship God according to their consciences. One of then, it was said, received some hundred of pounds out of the exchequer, for the good service he had done the church (or rather the Papists) in this affair; besides what he extorted by false indictments, &c. The other died miserably. Many: nonconformists were imprisoned, and Mr. Ventress among the rest but he found so much favour, as to be permitted to go home every night, upon his parole of returning to prison in the morning. He died soon after, with uncommon serenity. Laying himself down on his bed, dressed as he was, and taking his Greek Testament in his hand, he kissed it, laid it on his heart, and soon fell asleep in the Lord, in the 73d or 74th year of his age.

He was a person of no small learning, especially in history; a very pious man, and very careful in redeeming his time. He had his fixed hours for visits, which he would not exceed, nor must his friends. Indeed, he walked very much by rule in all things, tho' he did not desire to tie up others to his rules. He kept to one method of preaching, thinking that the most profitable to his hearers; and he was often elevated in it. He was a great enemy to divisions, as well as to every thing irreligious and immoral, especially among ministers, who should teach others by example as well as word. He followed peace with all men, as much as he could; but found that to obtain it was not possible. He greatly admired the discipline

discipline of the French churches [as exercised in this city and often expressed his great desire of their prosperity. Tho he had not much of this world, yet he loved and desired it less. He sometimes partook of the generosity of others, but used it as a man that had set his heart upon better things, liberally imparting to those who looked no further than these, from an apprehension that they had more need of them, as well as more love to them than himself. Sir Robert Hales and his family at Beaksbourn were his constant attendants and great friends. He was prudent in all changes, and died in the hope of good things designed by God for these nations.

ST. ALPHAGE [R.] FRANCIS TAYLOUR, M: A Of Bennet Col. Camb. Son of the famous Mr. Francis Taylour, a member of the Assembly, and well known by his works. He was born in this city, and there also received the first rudiments of learning. At Cambridge, it pleased God, by the small-pox, to deprive him of his sight. But he did not on that account lay aside his studies; and having the charitable help of others, who read to him, he improved greatly. He settled in his native city, where his ministerial labours were very acceptable and useful, till the fatal Bartholomew, 1662. He could not bear being idle; and therefore endeavoured to be useful afterwards, by preaching to, as well as conversing with, many who were disposed to encourage his labours; and God wonderfully provided, not only for him, but also by him, for his brother and sister. His brother was blind as well as himself. But he not only maintained him, but also took great pains to instruct him, and make him in love with serious religion: tho' not with all the success he desired.-Such were his gifts and graces, that, together with his blindness, they greatly engaged the hearts of many to him; but could not move the compassion of some church-zealots, who seized and carried him to prison. However God remembered him there; tho' he did not long survive the cruel treatment he met with. He was buried in St. Alphage church. He was a man of good abilities, and was noted as an eloquent preacher. He endeavoured to live in love with all parties of serious christians; and his ministry was much valued and well attended. He was chearful in all his afflictions.

WORKS. Grapes from Canaan; or the Believer's presen Taste of future Glory...Also a Piece in Verse.

ST. STEPHEN'S [V.] ROBERT BEAK (or BECK.) M. A. He was born in or near Canterbury, and there had his first education, which was afterwards compleated at Cambridge. When he was silenced in 1662, he assisted Mr. Ventress, and others of his brethren in their work, preaching usually once every Lord's-day. God having blessed him with an estate, he took nothing for his services. He had a share in the troubles of K. Charles's reign; but bore them with great evenness of mind, and at length quietly resigned his Soul to God, Aug. 31, 1679, aged about 59. His remains lie in St. Mildred's church. He was of an excellent temper, and could easily overlook slights and injuries. He was a diligent reader, making remarks on all that he read. He was a pious and devout man, and a plain serious preacher. He abounded in hospitality, and all manner of good works, to ministers and others. As he lived, so he died, in the exercise of charity.

CHALLOCK [Chap.] Mr. CORKER. After his ejectment, he taught school in this parish for a livelihood.

CHART Magna [R.] Mr. EDWARD LINE.

SCHARTHAM [R.] THOMAS WOODRUFF, A. M. Dr. Calamy has not his name, but from the following entry in Hasted's Hist. of Kent, v. iii. p. 157, it is unquestionable that he is to be added to our list. "Patron, the King: sede vac. Thomas Woodruff, A. M. instituted Oct. 3, 1646, ejected 1660. He was an inoffensive man, tho' a Presbyterian. He was chaplain to the earl of Warwick, by whose interest he obtained this Rectory, and when ejected, retired to the earl's house. He frequently affirmned in discourse, that he made 280/. of this Rectory."

CHATHAM [R.] + THOMAS CARTER, M. A. Of St. John's Col. Camb. A fine scholar, and an excellent preacher ; much esteemed and loved by Dr. Stillingfleet Bp. of Wor cester to his death: and often assisted by him. They were

Alias Hackington. ROBERT BECK was ejected here at the Restoration, for his successor John Gough, who had been sequestered in 1643, died Nov. 20. 1661. Hasted.

+ This had been corrected in the Errata for CHARTHAM, on the authority of Mr. Duncombe of Canterbury; but from the preceding article it seems to have been right. From Hasted, who quotes Lambeth Surveys, it appears that Walter Rosewell was sequestered at CHATHAM, and restored in 1662.

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cotemporaries at the university. Mr. Carter, when silenced, practised physic, and lived at Newington-Butts, where he died, about the year 1685.

CHATHAM-DOCK. Mr. LAWRENCE WISE. [A man of a learned education, and in Oliver's time a preacher at Aldgate church. He afterwards became a Baptist, and preached latterly in Goodman's Yard in the Minories. He was one of the five ministers Charles II. sent for, when about to grant the Dissenters liberty.] He was imprisoned in Newgate for his Nonconformity in 1682, when his friends collected 50l. for him; he died in 1692, aged about 70. Crosby, vol. iii. p. 32.

WORKS. Select Hymns for the Sacrament. To which are added some of his last Sermons, apparently taken from broken Notes.

CHADDINSTON. Mr. THOMAS SEYLIARD. SILLYARD. See after DEAL.

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CHILHAM [V.] SAMSON HERNE, M. A. Of Camb. university. (Hasted writes his name Horne.) After his ejectment he was kindly entertained by Sir John Fagg, at his house in Chartham parish, where he was not only lodged, but supported by that worthy baronet. He sometimes preached, and at last died there. He was a man of great learning, a very curious preacher, and pious liver. He had the sight of but one eye.

CLIFFE. Mr. HENRY HOLCROFT. Son to Sir Henry Holcroft; a learned and pious gentleman, some time Fellow of Clare-Hall, and cotemporary with the learned Mr. Daniel Clarkson, who married his sister. There were ever great endearments between Mr. Clarkson and him; and he obtained a good report in the church for his labours and his exemplary piety and charity.

CRANEBROOK [V.] Mr. WILLIAM GOODRIDGE. There were no less than ten ministers ejected from this town, and the places adjacent; at which the good people in that neighbourhood, being much affected, met together on a weekday, for prayer, that God would sanctify such a melancholy providence to them. For this they were prosecuted by a neighbouring justice of the peace, and by him and another were fined; and for non-payment they were sent to Maidstone jail for three months. Amongst the rest there was one Harman Sheafe, who was very kind to his parish-minister,

and usually attended upon public worship in the church of England. This severe method of proceeding, instead of diminishing the number of Dissenters in those parts, rather increased it.

DEAL [R.J Mr. HEZEKIAH KING. Of Cambridge University. He is said to have been ejected from this place on Bartholomew-day. His funeral sermon was preached by Mr, Finke,

Mr. SAMUEL SEYLIARD was silenced somewhere in this neighbourhood. He was younger brother to Mr. Thoinas Seyliard of Chaddingston. He was an acceptable preacher. § Hasted has his name SILLYARD,

DENTON. Mr. CLEMENT BARLING." Rector, Sept. 23. 1644, presented by Sir Ant. Percival, Knt. ejected 1662." Hasted.

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§ DEPTFORD. St. Nicholas. Mr. THOMAS MALLORY Hasted mentions him here as " ejected for Nonconformity by the Act, 1662," This is the person of whom a short account is given vol. 1. p. 167, as Lecturer at St. Michael's, Crooked-Lane, London. § His sermon in the Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, before mentioned, is on Gen. xviii. 27, and affords proof of considerable ability.

DOVER. Mr. NATHANIEL BARRY ; who came hither in 1655. He was turned out in 1660, and departed this life 1675. § Hasted's entry is, "St. Mary's. Nath. Barry in 1654: salary 100l. He was ejected after the restoration, in 1661." "St. James's.

JOHN DAVIS, in 1656, ejected "1662. He seems to have been no settled incumbent. See "Cal. Life Baxt. p. 286. Wood's Fasti, p. 241.”

EGERTON Chap.] Mr. WALTER PALMER. After the Uniformity-act took place he continued preaching till he was forced to desist, by being beset with a troop of horse and two or three hundred men.

ELTHAM [V.] Mr. OVERTON,

FAIRLANE. Mr. DARBY.

FEVERSHAM [V.] Mr. NATHANIEL WILMOT. By his labour in preaching and catechizing, &c. he wrought a great reformation in this town, and brought the Lord's-day

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