Edward Reynolds (November 1599 – 28 July 1676) was a bishop of Norwich in the Church of England and an author.[1] He was born in Holyrood parish in Southampton, the son of Augustine (Austin) Reynolds, one of the customers of the city, and his wife, Bridget.
Arms of Edward Reynolds, Bishop of Norwich: See of Norwich (Azure, three mitres labelled or) impaling Reynolds (Argent, a chevron chequy gules and azure between three cross-crosslets sable). Lincoln's Inn Chapel, where he served as Preacher
In 1615, Reynolds became postmaster of Merton College and in 1620, probationer fellow. In 1622 he was appointed Preacher at Lincoln's Inn (where he is memorialised by his arms sculpted on a corbel supporting the roof of a Hall) from 1627 to 1628 served as the thirty-seventh vicar of All Saints' Church, Northampton, and in 1631 rector of Braunston, also in Northamptonshire; but with the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642, he sided with the Presbyterians.[1] In 1643 he was one of the Westminster Assembly divines, and took the covenant in 1644. In 1648 he became dean of Christ Church, Oxford and vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford. He refused the engagement (1651) and despite his promise of obedience to the law, but not subscription to the oath in Humble Proposals of Sundry Learned and Pious Divines (1649), this was insufficient to save him; he lost the vice-chancellorship in September 1650. He was ejected from his deanery the following March, despite a last minute pledge to subscribe in a limited sense.[2] He preached before parliament in January 1657, and the same year he became vicar of St Lawrence Jewry, London, but was restored to his deanery in 1659.[1]
After the death of Oliver Cromwell, he and other presbyterians sought an accommodation with Richard Cromwell, and on 11 October 1658, on behalf of himself and other London presbyterian ministers, Reynolds delivered an oral address to the new protector. In 1659 he preached at the opening session of parliament, and his sermons to parliament and London notables throughout 1659 and 1660 became increasingly pointed about the need for peace, unity, and moderation, codes for the restoration of the monarchy and a moderate episcopacy.[2]
After the Restoration
At the Restoration in 1660, he was made chaplain to Charles II. In the same year he was elected warden of Merton College, Oxford, and made bishop of Norwich. He was elected to the See on 28 November 1660, confirmed 24 December, and consecrated a bishop on 13 January 1661.[3] His contribution to the Book of Common Prayer is The General Thanksgiving prayer which is part of the office of Morning Prayer.[1] His collected works were published in 1658, again in 1679 and, with a memoir of his life by Alexander Chambers, in 1826.[2]
Later years and death
In his later years Reynolds was severely affected by the stone and strangury, and he died on 28 July 1676 at his bishop's palace. He was buried on 9 August in the bishop's chapel he had newly built at Norwich. He was survived by his wife Mary.[2] Their daughter Elizabeth married John Conant.
Works
An explication of the hundred and tenth Psalm (1837 printing)
An explication of the hundred and tenth Psalm : wherein the several heads of Christian religion therein contained, touching the exaltation of Christ, the scepter of his kingdom, the character of his subjects, his priesthood, victories, sufferings, and resurrection, are largely explained and applied : being the substance of several sermons preached at Lincolns Inne (1642)
^ abcdCyclopaedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature. Prepared by the Rev. John M'Clintock, D.D., and James Strong, S.T.D. 1891. Vol. VIII:1078.
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For other people named Edward Reynolds see Edward Reynolds disambiguation Edward Reynolds November 1599 28 July 1676 was a bishop of Norwich in the Church of England and an author 1 He was born in Holyrood parish in Southampton the son of Augustine Austin Reynolds one of the customers of the city and his wife Bridget The Right ReverendEdward ReynoldsBishop of NorwichChurchChurch of EnglandSeeNorwichIn office1660 1676Personal detailsBornNovember 1599SouthamptonDied28 July 1676Previous post s BishopArms of Edward Reynolds Bishop of Norwich See of Norwich Azure three mitres labelled or impaling Reynolds Argent a chevron chequy gules and azure between three cross crosslets sable Lincoln s Inn Chapel where he served as Preacher Contents 1 Career 2 After the Restoration 3 Later years and death 4 Works 5 ReferencesCareer EditIn 1615 Reynolds became postmaster of Merton College and in 1620 probationer fellow In 1622 he was appointed Preacher at Lincoln s Inn where he is memorialised by his arms sculpted on a corbel supporting the roof of a Hall from 1627 to 1628 served as the thirty seventh vicar of All Saints Church Northampton and in 1631 rector of Braunston also in Northamptonshire but with the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642 he sided with the Presbyterians 1 In 1643 he was one of the Westminster Assembly divines and took the covenant in 1644 In 1648 he became dean of Christ Church Oxford and vice chancellor of the University of Oxford He refused the engagement 1651 and despite his promise of obedience to the law but not subscription to the oath in Humble Proposals of Sundry Learned and Pious Divines 1649 this was insufficient to save him he lost the vice chancellorship in September 1650 He was ejected from his deanery the following March despite a last minute pledge to subscribe in a limited sense 2 He preached before parliament in January 1657 and the same year he became vicar of St Lawrence Jewry London but was restored to his deanery in 1659 1 After the death of Oliver Cromwell he and other presbyterians sought an accommodation with Richard Cromwell and on 11 October 1658 on behalf of himself and other London presbyterian ministers Reynolds delivered an oral address to the new protector In 1659 he preached at the opening session of parliament and his sermons to parliament and London notables throughout 1659 and 1660 became increasingly pointed about the need for peace unity and moderation codes for the restoration of the monarchy and a moderate episcopacy 2 After the Restoration EditAt the Restoration in 1660 he was made chaplain to Charles II In the same year he was elected warden of Merton College Oxford and made bishop of Norwich He was elected to the See on 28 November 1660 confirmed 24 December and consecrated a bishop on 13 January 1661 3 His contribution to the Book of Common Prayer is The General Thanksgiving prayer which is part of the office of Morning Prayer 1 His collected works were published in 1658 again in 1679 and with a memoir of his life by Alexander Chambers in 1826 2 Later years and death EditIn his later years Reynolds was severely affected by the stone and strangury and he died on 28 July 1676 at his bishop s palace He was buried on 9 August in the bishop s chapel he had newly built at Norwich He was survived by his wife Mary 2 Their daughter Elizabeth married John Conant Works EditAn explication of the hundred and tenth Psalm 1837 printing https archive org details explicationofhun00reyn An explication of the hundred and tenth Psalm wherein the several heads of Christian religion therein contained touching the exaltation of Christ the scepter of his kingdom the character of his subjects his priesthood victories sufferings and resurrection are largely explained and applied being the substance of several sermons preached at Lincolns Inne 1642 https archive org details anexplication00reynuoft A treatise of the passions and faculties of the soule of man with the severall dignities and corruptions thereunto belonging 1640 https archive org details passio00reyn The Whole Works of the Right Rev Edward Reynolds Lord Bishop of Norwich vol 1 1826 https archive org details wholeworksright00chalgoog The whole works of Edward Reynolds now first collected by J R Pitman vol 2 1826 https archive org details wholeworksedwar01reyngoog The whole works of Edward Reynolds now first collected by J R Pitman vol 3 1826 https archive org details wholeworksedwar02reyngoog The whole works of Edward Reynolds now first collected by J R Pitman vol 4 The whole works of Edward Reynolds now first collected by J R Pitman vol 5 1826 https archive org details wholeworksedwar00reyngoog The whole works of Edward Reynolds now first collected by J R Pitman vol 6 An humble exhortation to the House of commons Taken out of a sermon 1711 https archive org details anhumbleexhorta00reyngoogReferences Edit a b c d Cyclopaedia of Biblical Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Prepared by the Rev John M Clintock D D and James Strong S T D 1891 Vol VIII 1078 a b c d Reynolds Edward Dictionary of National Biography London Smith Elder amp Co 1885 1900 Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541 1857 vol 7 1992 pp 37 41 Academic officesPreceded bySamuel Fell Dean of Christ Church Oxford1648 1651 Succeeded byJohn OwenPreceded byJohn Owen Dean of Christ Church Oxford1660 Succeeded byGeorge MorleyPreceded byJonathan Goddard Warden of Merton College Oxford1660 1661 Succeeded byThomas ClaytonChurch of England titlesPreceded byJoseph Hall Bishop of Norwich1660 1676 Succeeded byAntony Sparrow Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edward Reynolds amp oldid 1167001087, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
