and has served to increase my respect and regard for the memory of him, with whom, for more than a quarter of a century, I enjoyed a near and confiding friendship.

HARLEY LODGE, CLIFTON,
May 1, 1871.

W. J.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Early Life. Removal to Crediton. Home influences
in the house of Mr. HUGO. Education in the Crediton
Grammar School. Character and pursuits as a boy.
Entrance upon his studies for the medical profession.
The circumstances under which he became a Unitarian.
His desire for the Christian Ministry. Admission to the
Academy at Exeter. Removal to York College. Tutors
and Friends at York. Letter whilst a student. Interest
in Politics, and activity in the Contest at Lord Milton's
Election. Letter from Mrs. BARBAULD.

CHAPTER II.

Character of the

Ministry at Bury St. Edmunds.
Congregation. Conditions under which the invitation was
accepted. Reverence in which the office of a Minister was
then held. Mr. MADGE's views on Ordination Services.
His acquaintance with H. CRABB ROBINSON and THOMAS
CLARKSON. Sermon on the Education of the People.

CHAPTER III.

Ministry at Norwich. State of the Congregation.
Co-pastor with Rev. PENDLEBURY HOUGHTON. Becomes
sole Pastor. His Sermon on Free Grace. Controversy

with Rev. ROBERT WALPOLE. Activity at Norwich.
Ardour as a Politician. First visit to London. Anecdote
of Yorkshire woman. Formation of Eastern Unitarian
Society. Sermon in London before supporters of Uni-
tarian Fund. Sermons at Norwich on Religious Liberty,
and on the Death of Princess CHARLOTTE. Letter of Mrs.
CAPPE. His marriage. Letters on the nature and dura-
tion of future punishment. Sermon on Death of Sir S.
ROMILLY. Visit to Bath. Sermons on Death of GEORGE
III., and on opening of Chapel at Diss. Views on Lay-
preaching. Introduction to WORDSWORTH. Invitation to
Paradise Street Chapel, Liverpool. Transient and pro-
tracted Pastoral Settlements. Call to London. Resigna-
tion of his office at the Octagon Chapel. Letter signed by
the Deacons on behalf of Norwich Congregation.

CHAPTER IV.

Essex Street Chapel. Its Origin and History. Rev.
THEOPHILUS LINDSEY. Dr. DISNEY. Rev. THOMAS BEL-

SHAM.

CHAPTER V.

Early Ministry in London. Associated with Mr.
BELSHAM. Succeeds him at his death. Contemporary
Unitarian Ministers in the Metropolis. Withdraws from
active interference in political movements. His clear
enunciation and sweet voice. Character of preaching.
Private studies. Defence of Dr. PRIESTLEY. Devotion to
Unitarian Christianity, and freedom from exclusiveness.
Letter from JOANNA BAILLIE. Sermon on Death of Mr.
BELSHAM.

CHAPTER VI.

Life and Ministry in London from 1828 to 1835.
Illness and Death of Mrs. MADGE. Kindness shewn by
the members of Essex Street Chapel.
the presentation of four hundred pounds.

CHAPTER VII.

Mark of regard in

Life and Ministry in London, from 1835 to 1845.
Visit of Dr. TUCKERMAN. Formation of London Domestic
Mission. Sermon on means of improving condition of
people. Death of EDGAR TAYLOR, Esq. Lectures to young
persons. Lectures on Puseyism. Letter from JOANNA
BAILLIE. Established Church and Dissenters. Friendship
of Mr. and Mrs. J. WITHERS DOWSON. Letter from Mr.
MADGE to Mr. Dowson. Illness and Death of AMELIA
MADGE. Letters to Mr. and Mrs. Dowson. Second
Marriage. TRAVERS MADGE. Sermon on Dr. CHANNING'S
Death.

CHAPTER VIII.

Life and Ministry in London, from 1846 to 1859.
Funeral Sermon for Rev. R. ASPLAND. Address on laying
the Foundation Stone of University Hall. Sermon on
opening of Hope Street Chapel, Liverpool. Lectures at
University Hall. Sermon before Unitarian Association.
Visit to Swansea. Unitarians and Foreign Missions.
Address to the Students of Manchester New College.
Commemoration Sermon at Norwich. Lecture to Secu-
larists. Administration of Charities. Withdrawal of

Presbyterian or Unitarian members from the Three
Denominations. Addresses to the Queen. Chaplain to
Mr. Alderman W. LAWRENCE, Sheriff of London, and to