Our Bishops and Clergy, Ed. by C. Bullock (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ...HE REV. R. W. FORREST, D.D., Vicar of St. Jude's, South Kensington, was born at Mitchelstown, in the county of Cork. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. After labouring for five years in Cork, he was appointed Vicar of St. Andrew's, Liverpool. The deepest regret was expressed on all sides on his leaving Ireland, where his ministry was highly valued. In Liverpool he gained a marked influence over young men, who largely attended his church and Bible classes. In 1865 he became Chaplain of the Lock Hospital, Paddington. On his appointment to St. Jude's, Kensington, he was most heartily welcomed. The church was, we believe, built for him by Mr. J. D. Allcroft, treasurer of Christ's Hospital, one of the most generous Churchmen in the metropolis. Dr. Forrest's sermons are practical, earnestly evangelical, and truly eloquent. He has considerable intellectual power, and his gifts eminently fit him for the important post which he fills so ably. In 1877 his University honoured him with the degree of D.D. THE REV. PREBENDARY MOORE, M.A. Our portrait is from a photograph by Messrs. Lock and Whitfield. n HE REV. DANIEL MOORE, M.A., is one of the most distinguished of the London clergy. He is a man of marked ability and learning, and 1 equally gifted as an able and power ful preacher. He was educated at Cambridge, where he took an honourable place amongst the Senior Optimes in 1840. He had previously received the Norrisian prize for the best essay on a theological subject; and also gained the high distinction of Hulsean prizeman. Mr. Moore's first Curacy was at St. Bride's, Fleet Street. His appointment to the Incumbency of Christ Church, Maida Hill, speedily followed. In 1844 he succeeded the gifted and eloquent Henry Melvill, at Camden Chapel, ..