Edward Hoare

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Edward Hoare

1812–1894

A warm, energetic evangelical clergyman, he spent more than forty years serving Holy Trinity, Tunbridge Wells and wrote widely on Christian faith and Bible teaching. His books and sermons are remembered for their plain style, practical focus, and strong pastoral voice.

35 Audiobooks

Evolution

Evolution

by Edward Hoare

Memorials of Francis Storr: Sermons

Memorials of Francis Storr: Sermons

by Edward Hoare, Rev. W. May

Sanctification

Sanctification

by Edward Hoare

The Proportions of Truth

The Proportions of Truth

by Edward Hoare

Redemption

Redemption

by Edward Hoare

Witnesses to Truth

Witnesses to Truth

by Edward Hoare

The Jesuits

The Jesuits

by Edward Hoare

Conformity to the World

Conformity to the World

by Edward Hoare

Sermons for the Day

Sermons for the Day

by Edward Hoare

About the author

Born in 1812, he was the son of the banker Samuel Hoare and Louisa Gurney, and he grew up in a prominent Quaker family before joining the Church of England. He later became vicar of Holy Trinity, Tunbridge Wells, where he served from 1853 until his death in 1894, and was also an honorary canon of Canterbury.

Alongside parish work, he was a prolific religious writer and preacher. His published works include sermons, devotional writing, and apologetic books, and the posthumous Edward Hoare, M.A.: A Record of His Life Based Upon a Brief Autobiography helps show how closely his writing was tied to his ministry.

What stands out most is the tone of his work: direct, earnest, and meant to be useful. Rather than writing for specialists, he wrote for ordinary readers looking for clear teaching, encouragement, and conviction.