Clergy -- England -- Biography; Stoughton, John, 1807-1897
Another brother must be mentioned—Baldwin Brown—of superior intellectual
type, well educated, an extensive reader, and one who delighted in a
large circle of sympathetic friends. He gathered round him a good
congregation, composed chiefly of thoughtful people, who became
assimilated to his characteristic teachings. He wore himself out by
incessant study and pulpit service.
I must not pass by David Thomas of Bristol, my fellow-student and friend
through life, whose elevated and genial character won from a wide circle
warm attachment, and whose unique pulpit power captivated all capable of
sympathising with one so thoughtful and so good.
Nor can I omit Alexander Raleigh, my successor for a short period at
Kensington, who fulfilled a ministry dear to many who listened with
delight to his characteristic teaching.
The last name I mention is that of Samuel Martin, minister at Westminster
Chapel. He had gifts of a peculiar description, which marked him off,
and made him stand by himself, both as minister and man. His appearance,
voice, manner, habits, were all his own. He _lived_ for his Church, in
whose interests he was thoroughly absorbed. No one not intimately
acquainted with him could have an adequate idea how he loved his flock,
and lived for their welfare week by week. I had reverent affection for
him as a saintly man, and I witnessed evidence amongst his large circle,
in town and country, how he watched for souls as one that must give an
account. His congregation during Parliament months included several
M.P.’s, whom he gathered together for patriotic prayer.
His neighbour, Dr. Stanley, had a reverent regard for Mr. Martin, and I
know that the Dean and Lady Augusta went to Westminster Chapel to hear
his voice and worship with his people. He spoke to me of him in terms of
strong affection, also telling me of a brother clergyman who, after a
visit to his sick chamber, pronounced him one of the most saintly men he
had ever seen.
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FOOTNOTES
{77} Faulkener’s “History and Antiquities of Kensington,” p. 317.
{78} 1893.
{80} “Christian Workers of the Nineteenth Century,” S.P.C.K., p. 216.
{88a} “Life of E. B. Pusey,” i. 336.
{88b} _Ibid._, ii. 33.
{89} “Life of Pusey,” ii. 8.
{126} Early Independent Churches had been particular in their relations
to one another; and they would not recognise new communities without
satisfactory evidence of character, principles, and conduct. They became
more isolated afterwards.
{176a} Now Archbishop of York.
{176b} A very good account of this under the title of “Lectures on Bible
Revision,” has been published by my excellent friend and late colleague
at New College, Principal Newth, D.D.
{183} “Memorials of a Quiet Life,” i. 237.
{184} Dr. Raleigh, Sir Charles Reed, and others, were examined.
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