GEORGE GRIFFITH, M. A. R. White sc. 4to. The print, which is anonymous, is known by this inscription:

"Most gladly would I learn, and gladly teach.”

Mr. George Griffith, who was educated at Emmanuel College, in Cambridge, was, before the ejection, a preacher at the Charterhouse, and a weekly lecturer at St. Bartholomew's, behind the Exchange. In 1654, he was added to the number of those divines who were appointed commissioners for the approbation or rejection of ministers, and who were distinguished by the name of Triers.t Dr. Calamy informs us, that he was much followed in the former part of his life, for his "great invention and devotion in prayer ;"; but that when he was advanced in years, his congregation declined. The same author, who makes no mention of any thing written by him, gives us also to understand, that he was a man of an agreeable, conversation and polite behaviour.

The Rev. Mr. BAXTER; from an original in the possession of the Rev. Mr. Benjamin Fawcet, at Kidderminster. Spilsbury f. h. sh. mezz.

RICHARD BAXTER; a book on a table before him; eight English verses; 4to.

RICHARDUS BAXTERUS, A°. 1670, Et. 55. R. White sc.

RICHARDUS BAXTERUS, &c. eight English verses. Before his "Poor Man's Family Book," 1674; 8vo.

This appears from Kennet's " Register and Chronicle," p. 953, 934. The person of both his names mentioned by Dr. Calamy, as taking his master's degree in 1726, was afterward bishop of St. Asaph.

+ These Triers for the most part brought the test to a short issue. If a minister readily gave up the five points of Arminius, embraced the tenets of Calvin, and was orthodor in politics, he was generally qualified to hold any benefice in the church.

RICHARDUS BAXTERUS, &c. eight English verses. R. White sc. Before his "Catholic Theology," 1675; folio.

RICHARDUS BAXTERUS, Et. 62. R. White sc.

h.sh.

RICHARD BAXTER. J. Riley del. J. Caldwall sc. In the "Nonconformists' Memorial."

RICHARD BAXTER, Æt. 76. T. D. to his " Call to the Unconverted;" 12mo. 1696.

RICHARD BAXTER; six verses; Et. 76. J. Drapentier; scarce; fol.

RICHARD BAXTER. V. Hove; to his " Funeral Sermon and Life;" fol.

RICHARD BAXTER, Et. 76. J. Sturt.

RICHARD BAXTER. G. Vertue sc. 8vo.

RICHARD BAXTER. R. White sc. to his "Life and Works," 1696; fol.

RICHARD BAXTER; with a scull; 12mo.

RICHARDUS BAXTERUS. Arthur Soly sc. 1683; 12mo.

Richard Baxter was a man famous for weakness of body and strength of mind; for having the strongest sense of religion himself, and exciting a sense of it in the thoughtless and the profligate; for preaching more sermons, engaging in more controversies, and writing more books, than any other nonconformist of his age. He spoke, disputed, and wrote with ease; and discovered the same intrepidity when he reproved Cromwell, and expostulated with Charles II. as when he preached to a congregation of mechanics. His zeal for religion was extraordinary, but it seems never to have prompted him to faction, or carried him to enthusiasm. This

champion of the Presbyterians was the common butt of men of every other religion, and of those who were of no religion at all. But this had very little effect upon him: his presence and his firmness of mind on no occasion forsook him. He was just the same man before he went into a prison, while he was in it, and when he came out of it; and he maintained a uniformity of character to the last gasp of his life. His enemies have placed him in hell; but every man who has not ten times the bigotry that Mr. Baxter himself had, must conclude that he is in a better place. This is a very faint and imperfect sketch of Mr. Baxter's character: men of his size are not to be drawn in miniature. His portrait, in full proportion, is in his "Narrative of his own Life and Times;" which, though a rhapsody composed in the manner of a diary, contains a great variety of memorable things, and is itself, as far as it goes, a history of nonconformity. His "Catholic Theology," and his "Saints' Everlasting Rest," are the most considerable of his writings, which consist of a hundred and forty-five different treatises. His "Call to the Unconverted" has been oftener printed than any of his works. See the following reign.

MATTHÆUS MEAD, 1683. R. White sc. Before his "Good of early Obedience," 1683; 8vo. There is a copy of this by Nutting, prefixed to his "Young Man's Remembrancer," a book not mentioned by Dr. Calamy.

MATT. MEAD, Æt. 60, 1691. R. White sc. fol.

Matthew Mead descended from a good family in Buckinghamshire, was some time minister of Brickhill, in that county; whence he removed to Stepney, near London, where he resided the greater part of his life. He was long a very eminent preacher, and of no

Baxter was the chief of the commissioners for the Presbyterians, at the conference held at the Savoy; the issue of which was, that both parties were much further from a comprehension than they were before it began.

At p. 54 of Archdeacon Sharp's "Visitation Charges," in the notes, is the following passage, subjoined to that part of the charge where the author speaks concerning the admission of schismatics, not lying under ecclesiastical censures, to the sacrament. "This matter was thoroughly considered in the case of Mr. Richard Baxter, the famous nonconformist, if he may be called so, who constantly attended the church-service and sacrament in the parish where he lived, at those times when he was not engaged at his own meeting-house."

small note as a casuist and a writer; his "Almost Christian," being esteemed an excellent performance. Though he was accounted a zealous nonconformist, he never meddled with controversies, but was extremely desirous of a union of all visible Christians. He was, among other innocent persons, accused as an accomplice in the Rye-house plot; upon which he fled into Holland, and carried his son Richard with him, whom he placed under an excellent schoolmaster. This son, who was the eleventh of his thirteen children, rose to great eminence in the profession of physic, and was many years physician to George II. After his return to England, he was summoned to appear before the privy council, where he very fully vindicated his innocence, and was presently discharged. He died on the 16th of Oct. 1699. Mr. John Howe, who preached his funeral sermons, represent him as a man of exemplary conduct in every relation of life.

JOHN FLAVEL, Et. 50, 1680. R. White sc. 4to. JOHN FLAVEL, Et. 59, 1689. R. White sc. 8vo. JOHN FLAVEL. V. Gucht; to his "Works;" fol. JOHN FLAVEL. J. Caldwall sc. In the "Nonconformists' Memorial."

JOHN FLAVEL. R. Cooper sc. folio.

John Flavel, who was educated at University College, in Oxford, was minister of Deptford, and afterward at Dartmouth, in Devonshire, where he resided the greatest part of his life. He wrote many pieces of practical divinity, some of which were calculated for sailors; particularly his "Navigation spiritualized, or a New Compass for Seamen, consisting of thirty-two Points of pleasant Observations, and serious Reflections, 8vo. to which are subjoined spiritual Poems." He was also author of "Husbandry spiritualized, &c. to which are added Occasional Meditations upon Beasts, Birds, Trees, Flowers, Rivers, and several other objects,"+ 8vo. He was long a constant and frequent preacher, and was thought to

* Sermon at his funeral, by Mr. John Howe.

+ See the note under the article of Dr. COLLINGS, in this Class.

have a good talent that way. Part of his Diary, printed with his Remains, must give the reader a high idea of his piety. Though he was generally respected at Dartmouth, yet, in 1685, several of the aldermen of that place, attended by the rabble, carried about a ridiculous effigy of him, to which were affixed the Covenant, and the Bill of Exclusion. He thought it prudent at that time to withdraw from the town, not knowing what treatment he might meet with himself, from a riotous mob, headed by magistrates who were themselves among the lowest of mankind. Ob. 26 June, 1691, Æt. 61. His works were printed after his death, in two volumes folio.

Mr. EDMUND TRENCH. M. Beale p. R. White sc. Motto, "In Simplicity and goodly Sincerity." Before his Life, drawn out of his own Diary, 1693; 12mo.

Edmund Trench, when he was about sixteen years of age, was sent to Queen's College, in Cambridge, whence he removed to Magdalen Hall, in Oxford, where he stayed about two years. He afterward studied physic abroad: but his inclination leading him strongly to the ministry, he applied himself to divinity. He was a man of the sincerest piety, and appears to have been very sensibly affected with the follies and irregularities of his younger years. But these were amply atoned for by his subsequent conduct. He spent his time, and part of his fortune, in the exercise of his ministry," without receiving any thing for his labours. He appropriated the tenth, and for some years, the seventh part of his income, to works of charity. His Diary, which was written for his private use, without any design of its being communicated to the public, as some. late diaries have been, shews what sort of a man he was. Ob. March 30, 1689, Et. 46.

ISAAC AMBROSE, Æt. 59, 1663; a book in his right hand. Before his "Works;" fol. 1674, & 1689.

Isaac Ambrose was minister of Preston, and afterward of Garstang, in Lancashire; whence he was, in 1662, ejected for nonconformity. It was usual with him to retire every year for a month, into a little hut in a wood, where he shunned all society, and devoted himself to religious contemplation. He had, according to