Born in Stratford-Bow, in Middlesex County, England, and educated in Paul's School, London, Felstad in Essex, and at Eton School, he graduated from King's College, Cambridge, where he also taught. Ordained at 32, he ministered at Blackfriars Church, London for 45 years, where his mid-week expository lectures drew larger and more fervent crowds. Renowned as "the father of the London Divines and the oracle of his time," he was made a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines by vote of Parliament in 1643. His primary works include his Commentary on Hebrews, The Whole Armour of God, and the conduct book, Of Domestical Duties.
| |
