printed a sermon on Rev. ii. 10. called, The Triumphs of a good Conscience.

Mr. ROBERT BIDBANK.

* NAYTON. [Q. Naughton in Suffolk.] Mr. ISRAEL SHIPDAM.

* NEASTED. [Perhaps the same as the next.] Mr. JOHN LEVINGTON.

NETISHEARD [V.] MILES BURKITT, M. A. Of Edmund Hall, Oxf. He was ordained by the Bp. of Oxford in 1630, and presented to the living of Patteshul in Northamptonshire, by George Steward, Esq; the patron, in 1633. While he was there, he was for some time very zealous for Conformity, and the ceremonies of the church; but afterwards he grew more moderate, and on that account met with much trouble from the spiritual courts. From thence he removed to Hitcham in Suffolk; but upon the Restoration was turned out, by virtue of the broad seal in favour of another person; the former incumbent (Mr. Lawrence Bretton) being dead. He was afterwards presented by Bp. Reynolds to the united livings of Netisheard and Irstead in Norfolk, which were not far distant, but he enjoyed none of the profits of them, being ejected by the Act of uniformity, before he had been in them three months. He afterwards lived privately at Monks Ely, where he had purchased land and built upon it to the amount of 2500l. The author saw a petition of his to K. Charles, soon after the Restoration, in which he represented his compassionable case in this manner, viz. "that having in the year 1650 unhappily purchased the manor of Monks Ely in Suffolk, belonging to the dean and chapter of Canterbury, and paid to Mr. Richard Duke, the immediate tenant, 150l. for his right, (excepting only his lease, and term for six years, determining Sept. 29, 1656) the said Mr. Duke had, with the very money which he had paid him, purchased a new lease of the dean and chapter; sued the petitioner, and obtained a verdict to cast him out of possession, without any satisfaction; notwithstanding that he by purchasing and building, planting and improving the premises, had expended above 2500l. and run himself into debt: whereupon he humbly threw himself and his eight children at his majesty's feet, begging that he might be relieved, either by commissioners, appointed to enquire into particulars, or by his majesty's recommending his case

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to the house of peers."-But he could get no answer to his petition, nor find any way to obtain relief. He used often to say to his friends, "Tho' I have lost a great many scores of pounds by my Nonconformity, yet, blessed be God, I never wanted."-Some people, upon his being turned out, scoffingly said, "Now we shall see Burkitt and his family

starve.' But he lived to relieve the families of some of those very pesons at his own door. He had a son, Mr. William Burkitt, who conformed, who lived first at Milden in Suffolk, and afterwards at Dedham in Essex; a man eminent for piety and diligence in his Master's work, who published a folio volume upon the New Testament.

NORWICH. St. Stephen's [V.] JOHN COLLINGES, D. D. Of Eman. Col. Camb. Born in Essex. His father, Edward Collinges, M. A. was a minister, to whose faithfulness many, both in Old and New-England, could witness. The Dr. was a man of great worth and reputation; of general learning, signal piety, and eminent ministerial abilities, which rendered him a blessing to the city of Norwich for above forty years. He was mighty in the scriptures, an excellent casuist, an uwearied preacher, and a patient sufferer. Being appointed one of the commissioners at the Savoy, he was very desirous of an accommodation, but in vain. Notwithstanding his Nonconformity, he had an interest in many persons of note and figure; being of a very candid and peaceable spirit, and an admirer of true goodness, wheresoever any thing of it was discernable. He died much lamented in January, 1690, in the 67th year of his age. He gave an account of several particulars relating to himself and his family, in his Answer to Mr. Bradburn. His funeral sermon was preached Jan. 5. by Mr. Martin Fynch, who gives only the following brief sketch of his character: This holy man was an orthodox divine; a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith;' firm to the scripture, and the old protestant doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ. He laboured much in the gospel in his younger years, and as much as could be expected in his age. If a minister leave a great estate, except it came by parents, marriage, or friends, 'tis an ill sign; or if he be for gay cloathing, &c. but this man of God used none of these things. I have heard him say, that all the estate he had was but about what he had from his relations; and as to his habit, it was always grave, decent, and humble. He was a burning and shining light,'

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in this city many years, and we rejoiced in his light. His works praise him in the gate.' He was a spiritual father to beget many souls to Christ by the gospel. He was eminent in the grace of love to saints as saints. I heard him say, that in his younger years he could not bear with those who differed in judgment from him; but he [afterwards] saw, that in this imperfect state it could not be expected that Christians should be of the same judgment in every thing, and that he had now learned to love and honour all that were sound in the fundamental doctrines of religion, and were for holiness and the power of godliness.]

The following is a copy of his Epitaph :

זכר עדיק לברכה

Hoc in Busto, Mortalitatis suæ Exuvias, Spe Resurrectionis lætæ, Lætus deposuit

JOHANNES COLLINGES S. Theologiæ Professor, qui Boxtedæ in agro Essexiensi natus, Cantabrigiæ in Collegio Emanuelis educatus, Norvici sacro Ministerio, XLIV annis functus, illic et defunctus, Gregem, Concives, omnesq; Pietatem verè amantes, summo in luctu reliquit: Gregis sui Pastor vigilantissimus, Evangelii Præco indefessus, Veritatis Pugil. Errorum Malleus, Theologiam sanam Morùm Integritate illustravit, Eruditionem multiplicem Vitæ Simplicitate ornavit, Humilitatis et Humanitatis Exemplar non Vulgare; In rebus secundis modestus, In adversis erectus, Utriusq; fortunæ Victor.

Qui cum verum Dei ministrum, per famam et infamiam Illam merendo, Hanc ferendo, Se diu approbaverat, Tandem Seculum hoc (heu! tanto Hospite indignum!) deseruit, Coelumque, ubi diu antea versatus est, lubens immigravit XV Calend. Februar. Salutis MDCXC. Etatis LXVII. * WORKS.

*Thus translated.

The memory of the Just is blessed.

In this sepulchre, in hope of a blessed resurrection, JOHN COLLINGES D. D. joyfully deposited his earthly remains. He was born at Boxstead in the county of Essex, was educated at Eman. Col. Cambridge, and discharged the work of the ministry at Norwich for four and forty years. There he ended his course, and left his flock, his fellow citizens, and every friend of piety, in the deepest affliction. He was a most vigilant pastor, an unwearied preacher of the gospel, a defender of truth, and an opposer of error. He illustrated his sacred character by the integrity of his manners, and adorned his extensive learning by the simplicity of his life. He was an uncommon example of humility and benevolence. Modest in prosperity; serene in adversity; victorious in both. Having long approved himself a faithful servant of God, thro' honour and dishonour (the one deserved, the

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WORKS. A Caveat &c. about keeping the Festival of our Saviour's Birth.--Cordials for fainting Souls, 3 vol. 4to.-Five Lessons.-An Exercitation on acting contrary to one's own Conscience.-Vindicia Ministerii Evangelici; against Lay-Preachers. -Revindicatæ; against Martin's Preacher sent.-Intercourse between Christ and his Church.-Discourses of the Providences of God.-Par nobile; the excellent woman, representing the Lady Hobart.-Faith and Experience in the holy Life of Mrs. Mary Simpson. A modest Plea for the Lord's-day, as the Christian Sabbath.-A short Discourse against Transubstantiation.-A Word in Season.-Defensive Armour against four of Satan's fiery Darts. -English Presbytery; an Account of the main Opinions of those who go under the Name of Presbyterians.-The Case and Cure of Persons excommunicated.-The History of Conformity; or the Mischiefs of Impositions for more than a hundred years.-The Weaver's Pocket-Book; or Weaving spiritualized *.-Sermons upon Canticles i. & ii.-Thirteen Sermons on several Subjects.— A Plea for the Nonconformists, justifying them from the Charge of Schism.-The Judgment of the Nonconforming Ministers as to prescribed Forms of Prayer; with an Answer to Dr. Falconer on Liturgies.-A Reply to his Vindication of Liturgies.-[The Happiness of Brethren's dwelling together in Unity; on 2 Kings ii. 12. at the Funeral of the Rev. Mr. Carter of Norwich.]-The Improveableness of Water-baptism.-Answer to Dr. Scott on Forms of Prayer, and other of the London Cases.-He also drew up the Annotat. in POOLE'S Contin. on the Six last Chapt. of Isaiah; all Jerem. Lament. four Evangelists; both Eps. to Cor. Gal. 1 and 2 Eps. to Tim. Philem. and Rev.

St. GEORGE'S [R.] THOMAS ALLEN, M. A. Of Caius Col. Cam. He was born at Norwich, 1608, and was afterwards minister of St. Edmond's in the same city; but, with Mr. Bridge and several others, was silenced by Bp. Wren, about the year 1636, for refusing to read the Book of Sports, and conform to other impositions in that diocese. In 1638 he fled into New-England, [and approved himself (says Mr. C. Mather) a pious and painful minister of the gospel at Charles-Town.] He staid there till about 1651, and then returned to Norwich, where he continued the exercise of his ministry till 1662. Mr. Harmer says, that he was chosen pastor of the Congregational church there, (as appears from the church-book) in Jan. 1657, and continued in that rela

other patiently endured) he at length exchanged this world (unworthy alas! of such a guest) for that Heaven where he had long been conversant, Jan. 17, 1690. Aged 67.

See some account of this book, and of the author, in Mr. B. Fawcett's Preface to his Religious Weaver.

tion to his death. This may seem inconsistent with his hav ing been ejected from one of the parish-churches, especially as it is further said, that when he was chosen, he was preacher to the city, and that the church applied to the city to dismiss him, and promised him an honourable maintenance from themselves. But he might become Pastor to the Independent church, and yet continue Preacher to the Parish, as was the case of some others.] After the Uniformity-act passed, he preached to his church here upon all occasions that offered till the time of his death, which was Sept. 21, 1673, aged 65. He was a very pious man, greatly beloved, and an able practical preacher. Mr. Martyn Fynch, in a Preface to one of his books, printed after his death, gives him a great character.

WORKS. [An Invitation to thirsty Sinners to come to their Saviour; printed in New-England.]--The way of the Spirit in bringing Souls to Christ.-The Glory of Christ set forth, with the Necessity of Faith; in several Sermons.-A Chain of Scripture Chronology, from the Creation to the Death of Christ, in seven periods. A most learned and useful Piece, says Mather, with a high commendation prefixed by Mr. Greenhill. See Math, Hist. B. iii. p. 215.

St. GILES'S [R. 351.] BENJAMIN SNOWDEN, M. A, Of Eman. Col. Camb. Born at Norwich, ordained by Bp. Hall. He was a man of a most amiable temper. Ingenuous learning illustrated his mind; love to God and man possessed his heart; purity of doctrine, neatness of stile, and exemplary holiness, adorned and enlivened his ministry; constant serenity, sweet affability, and an unclouded vivacity shone in his countenance. Humility and meekness adorned his life. His whole conversation spake quietness and peace. In every condition he shewed a just equanimity; and passed so inoffensively thro' the world, as scarcely to have an enemy. He met with good acceptance in his native city, which enjoyed and rejoiced in the light of his ministry, first in the public churches, till black Bartholomew hid it (with so many more) under his dark mantle; afterwards in private, or less public assemblies, till his total removal to a higher orb, Ap. 28, 1696, aged 70.

Besides the above, there were ejected in this city Mr. WINDRESS: Calamy says, from St. Faith's, but there is no such parish.

From St. Nicholas, Mr. FRANCIS ENGLISH, who published The Saint's Ebenezer.

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