
Transcribed from the 1888 William Rice edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
A warm and thoughtful compilation gathers the sermons and memorial tributes of a beloved 19th‑century parish priest. Listeners are invited into the quiet reverence of a funeral service held in a snow‑covered churchyard, where fellow clergy and townsfolk recall his gentle humility and steadfast devotion to the community he served for more than three decades. The opening remarks paint a vivid picture of a man whose life was defined by quiet, local ministry rather than wider ecclesiastical ambition.
Beyond the solemn rites, the collection offers glimpses of his vibrant pastoral work—restoring dilapidated churches, rallying villagers to hear his impassioned preaching, and championing charitable causes such as missionary societies and local relief efforts. Through these early reflections, the listener gains an intimate sense of a clergyman whose kindness and practical generosity left an enduring mark on the rural parishes he tended, making his story both historically rich and personally inspiring.
Language
en
Duration
~59 minutes (57K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-08-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1812–1894
An influential Victorian Anglican preacher and religious writer, he spent decades at Holy Trinity, Tunbridge Wells, and became a well-known voice in evangelical church debates. His books and sermons range from practical devotion to pointed arguments about doctrine, showing both pastoral warmth and firm convictions.
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