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that purpose, at the expence of between five and six hundred pounds. Accordingly, a considerable number of years after his death, a handsome and commodious building was raised by subscription among the opulent Dissenters, in Redcrossstreet, Cripplegate, where the Doctor's books were deposited, and they have been gradually receiving additions ever since. It is also a depository for paintings of nonconformist ministers, which are now very numerous; of manuscripts; and other matters of curiosity, or utility. In this place, the Dissenting ministers meet for transacting all business relating to the general body. Registers of births of the children of Protestant Dissenters are also kept here with accuracy; and in a court of law, are equally valid with parochial registers. The librarian, who resides in the house, is usually a minister, chosen from among the English Presbyterians, to which denomination the founder belonged. A full and particular account of Dr. Williams's will, may be seen in Dr. Calamy's Continuation.* (1)

* Calamy's Continuation, p. 972.

(1) WORKS.-1. The Kingdom of God in Power: a Sermon before Sir John Shorter, Lord Mayor, November 20, 1687.-2. The Advancement of Christ's Interest, the governing End of a Christian's Life :: a second Sermon before the Lord Mayor, Jan. 9, 1687-8.-3. The Protestants Deliverance from the Irish Rebellion: a Thanksgiving Sermon, October 23, 1689.-4. Of Repentance for National Sins: a Sermon in the Morning Exercise. 1690.-5. Gospel Truth stated and vindicated. 1691.-6. The Vanity of Childhood and Youth. 1691.-7. A Defence of Gospel Truth.-8. Man made Righteous by Christ's Obedience. 1694.-9. The Excellency of a public Spirit: a Funeral Sermon for Dr. Annesley. 1696.-10. A Sermon to the Societies for the Reformation of Manners: preached at Sälters'-Hall, May 16, 1698.-11. An Answer to the Report. 1698-12. An End to Discord, 1699.-13. A Sermon to the Societies for Reformation of Manners, in Dublin, July 18, 1700.-14. A Funeral Sermon for the Rev. John Woodhouse. 1701.-15. A Thanksgiving Sermon for the Success of her Majesty's Forces, November 12, 1707.-16. A Funeral Sermon for the Rev. John Quick, May 7, 1706.-17. A Thanksgiving Sermon, December 31, 1706.-18. A Thanksgiving Sermon for the Union, May 1, 1707.-19. Christian Sincerity: A Funeral Sermon for the Rev. Thomas Doolittle,

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Upon his tomb-stone in Bunhill-Fields, is a long Latin inscription, of which the following is a translation:

Sacred to the Memory

Of the Rev. DANIEL WILLIAMS, D. D.

Who was born at Wrexham,

In the county of Denbigh, in Wales,
Having been from his childhood
Deeply tinctured with Piety,
And trained up in learning

At a very early period of life,
He became a Minister of the Gospel,
And preached with good acceptance
In many parts of England,

And afterwards in Ireland,

Particularly at Dublin.

Where having spent the meridian of his age
He left behind him among all true Protestants
A most honourable remembrance.
Being driven thence by Popish tyranny
He removed to London

Where he flourished for many years,
And to the very end of his days,

In the highest reputation.

He was a man of the most amazing abilities,

For in him were united

(How rare the union!)

The most vivid rays of genius,

And the most profound sagacity.

He was well versed in all the parts of divinity;"

He was a lively, pungent, grave, copious,
And indefatigable preacher.

He was so well qualified for his work

That with equal success,

As his subjects required,

June 1, 1707.-20. A Funeral Sermon for Mrs. Mary Gravenor, November 30, 1707.-21. The Ministerial Office: two Sermons at the Ordination of Dr. Gravenor, and Dr. Wright. 1708.-22. An Inquiry into the present Duty of Protestant Dissenters: preached at Salters'-Hall, January 22, 1711-12.-23. A Preface to Mr. Samuel Clark's Ordination Sermon, at St. Alban. 1712.-24. A Letter to the Author of Free-thinking. 1713.-25. Some Queries relating to the Bill for preventing the Growth of Popery,26. A Funeral Sermon for the Rev. Matthew Henry, June 27, 1714.

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He convinced the judgment,
And raised the affections.

It is hard to say

Whether he was the more skilful or vigilant pastor,

He was ever ready to promote the gospel,
Not only in his own but other countries,
By his labours, his substance, and his influence,
He was wonderfully adapted

For forming and executing great designs,
And was not less conspicuous for his wisdom
Than his integrity,

In conducting the most arduous and difficult affairs,
Both of a public and private nature.

He was eminent for his charity and tender to all,
And in the midst of an ample fortune

He was sparing to himself,

But most munificent to the poor, and especially the public,
As, after a long series of striking proofs in his life,
His last Will abundantly testified.

He spent his days

In the constant cultivation

Of every virtue within the sphere of mortality,
Till full of years and honour,

He at length was made a partaker
With the society of the blest above

Of that consummate holiness

Which is only to be enjoyed in heaven,
January 26th, 1716, aged 72.

EDMUND CALAMY, D. D.-Dr. Williams was assisted for about seven years, by the celebrated Dr. Edmund Calamy, who removed from Blackfriars to Hand-Alley, in 1696. In this situtation he continued till the year 1703, when he removed to Westminster, to succeed the eminent Mr. Vincent Alsop. His connexion with Dr. Williams he always mentioned in terms of particular respect.

JOHN EVANS, D. D.-This pious and excellent Divine was born about the year 1680, at Wrexham, in Denbighshire, North Wales. He descended from a race of ministers for four generations, and, excepting one interruption,

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