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EDWARD HOARE, M.A.
EDWARD HOARE, M.A.
A RECORD OF HIS LIFE BASED UPON A BRIEF AUTOBIOGRAPHY EDITED BY THE REV. J. H. TOWNSEND, D.D. Vicar of Broadwater Down , Tunbridge Wells Author of “ Spiral Stairs ; or , the Heavenward Course of the Church Seasons ” WITH A PORTRAIT London HODDER AND STOUGHTON 27, PATERNOSTER ROW MDCCCXCVI Printed by Hazell , Watson , & Viney , Ld. , London and Aylesbury ....
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PREFACE
PREFACE
It was on the 20th of August, 1864, that the Rev. Edward Hoare, on the deck of the steamer from Boulogne to Folkestone, spoke kindly words of sympathy to a schoolboy returning home after a great bereavement in Switzerland. How little then could either of them have imagined the future relationship of Vicar and Curate, the long years of happy friendship afterwards, the deeply solemn funeral sermon, and, finally, the sacred task of editing the Autobiography and writing the brief sketch contained i
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Early Letters.
Early Letters.
There are some interesting letters of this period, which have been carefully preserved. The earliest of these, written when he was eleven years old, is characteristic. It is addressed to his mother, who was away from home, and begins with an apology for not having sent her a letter before: this is based upon an accident at cricket, which he describes graphically, the ball “ascending to a great height” having fallen upon his thumb and so disabled him, etc., etc.; but the pathetic narrative is f
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University Letters.
University Letters.
Although the autobiography contains but a brief reference to his career at Cambridge, it seems a pity to pass too hastily over this most important time of a young man’s life. A great many of his letters to his mother were written at this period, and, like his boyish letters, they are all carefully stitched up into a series of sets, as if his parent foresaw that one day they would be valued by others. They form delightful reading, and it is unfortunate that want of space forbids more than a sum
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CHAPTER III RELIGIOUS STATE, AND EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE
CHAPTER III RELIGIOUS STATE, AND EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE
A few months after Edward Hoare took up his residence at Cambridge he commenced to keep a journal, which practice he continued for more than thirty years. Into its pages he poured his thoughts and communings with God, and, as he says in different parts of the journal, he did so that, looking back from time to time, his faith and love might be increased by noticing the way in which God had led him. At the same time he was determined that there should be no repetition in his case of the grievous
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CHAPTER IV VISIT TO IRELAND, AND PREPARATION FOR HOLY ORDERS
CHAPTER IV VISIT TO IRELAND, AND PREPARATION FOR HOLY ORDERS
When a young man distinguishes himself by taking a brilliant degree, the question is asked, “What profession is he going to adopt?” No doubt many were curious to know how Edward Hoare intended to make use of the talents that he possessed and the position which he had attained, and the following letter to his father, dated “May 17th, 1834,” supplies the answer:— “. . . Now as to plans. With respect to the opening in business, I feel quite satisfied in declining it entirely. I am well aware th
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Autobiography (continued).
Autobiography (continued).
After taking my degree at Cambridge I continued to reside there for a time, taking mathematical pupils and reading for a Trinity Fellowship; but not having succeeded in my first examination, and being anxious to be at work in the great calling of my life, I could not devote another year to the study of mathematics. So I threw my whole heart into immediate preparation for the ministry. In those days there was no Ridley or Wycliffe, and I was thrown upon my own resources for my study; but I worke
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Autobiography (continued).
Autobiography (continued).
It was not long afterwards that I went to my curacy. Pakefield was a bleak village on the top of a cliff, and I never shall forget what the guard on the coach said to me as I was approaching it for the first time. I had complained of cold, and he said to me, “Don’t talk about the cold yet; wait till you get to Pakefield—there you catches it genuine!” And so we did. Aye, and I witnessed many a gale of wind, and during the year that I was curate, there were no less than fifty shipwrecks off th
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Pakefield Letters.
Pakefield Letters.
“ Pakefield , June 20 th , 1836. “ My dearest Mother ,—Having paid my bills and seen after the schools, I commence my usual Monday’s letter. . . . As for myself, it is needless to give you my history, for you know it already, the life of a country curate not being subject to much external variation. The internal changes, however, are indeed numerous—more frequent and uncertain than those of our most changeable climate. I never had an idea how many ups and downs there are attendant on the mini
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CHAPTER VI RICHMOND
CHAPTER VI RICHMOND
But my Pakefield curacy was soon to terminate. Whether it was the cold, or whether it was the pressure of ministerial interest, which I have often known to break down young men in the outset of their ministry, or whether it was the death of my dearest mother, or the three together, I cannot say; but I had a bad cough, and I went away for a time to my father’s home to nurse it. I had no idea at the time of leaving Pakefield, but my kind and valued friend the Rev. J. W. Cunningham, brother to my
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Autobiography (continued).
Autobiography (continued).
The position was one of the greatest possible interest. The circumstances of the town were quite peculiar. The Vicar of St. George was a High Churchman who did not hesitate to employ curates who went far beyond himself in their opinions, and the result was that two of them went over to Rome. There was an amiable man in Trinity Church who had no sympathy with St. George’s, but yet had but little power in satisfying the hearts of those who loved the Gospel, and the result was that many of the m
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Extract from the Journal, May 1858.
Extract from the Journal, May 1858.
Thoughts about Personal Holiness .—Nearness to Christ. Likeness to Christ. Singleheartedness to Christ. The Whole Work of the Holy Spirit .—In Christ. With Christ. For Christ. Peculiar Importance to Ministers .—Because we are acting under a strong religious stimulus which may be mistaken for true holiness. Must not expect to draw souls nearer to God than we are ourselves. “Be ye followers of me.” Because by-ends mar and impede God’s blessing. “My glory will I not give to another.” “Ye ask
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CHAPTER IX WORK IN VARIOUS PLACES
CHAPTER IX WORK IN VARIOUS PLACES
Those who knew the subject of this memoir only in his later years were often struck by his physical strength and vigour. Yet from his earliest years and up to middle life there were signs of constitutional delicacy which caused anxiety. On various occasions he was laid by through attacks of illness, and it is plain from passages in his journal that, although physically an athlete, he quite expected that his life would be a short one. But God had other plans for His young servant: true, he was
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CHAPTER X DOMESTIC LIFE AND FOREIGN TOURS
CHAPTER X DOMESTIC LIFE AND FOREIGN TOURS
It was a delightful thing to see Mr. Hoare in the midst of his family. Some of us remember only the later years of his life, but the enjoyment which he then took in the company of his grandchildren was very charming to witness. Those, however, who recollect the time when his ten boys and girls were growing up around him, speak with much pleasure of the way in which he threw himself into all their feelings and pursuits, and the skill which he evinced in drawing out their characters. He tried h
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CHAPTER XI PAROCHIAL MISSIONS
CHAPTER XI PAROCHIAL MISSIONS
Five-and-twenty years ago parochial missions were in a different position from that in which they stand at present. There were very few mission preachers, and they had a good many difficulties to contend with. Some looked askance at the new movement and thought it savoured of Rome; others deemed it “exciting,” and unworthy of the calm atmosphere of the Church of England. It had not then been reduced to a science: missioners adopted their own individual methods, as seemed best to them. Canon Ho
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CHAPTER XII PARISH WORK
CHAPTER XII PARISH WORK
Some men are in great request as preachers and speakers outside their parishes, but for some reason or other they are not very useful at home. It was not so with the subject of this memoir. The prophet in this case was honoured in his own country. On Sunday mornings, three-quarters of an hour before service began, many aged and poor parishioners might be seen making their way into the church to secure good seats. In Holy Trinity the free seats are more in number than those that are appropriat
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CHAPTER XIII THE BORDERLAND
CHAPTER XIII THE BORDERLAND
The most important crisis of Canon Hoare’s life was now drawing near—a time which, though it seemed to be full of trouble, was really a period of blessing to himself, to his congregation, and to a far wider circle than his own devoted people. In a former chapter there was a reference to the invitation which, issuing first from his old friend Bishop Perry of Melbourne, was taken up by other Australian prelates, viz. that Canon Hoare should visit Australia in about two years’ time and make a missi
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CHAPTER XIV BOOKS AND SPEECHES
CHAPTER XIV BOOKS AND SPEECHES
Canon Hoare never published any large theological work, but whenever any event “was in the air,” or some religious point was brought into special prominence, a small book on the subject was sure to appear, written with his masterful clearness and power, that just served the needed purpose and put into men’s hands the teaching which they sought. A few of the best-known of these little books are the following: upon the Prayer-Book —“Baptism,” “Doctrine of the Lord’s Supper,” “Absolution and Confes
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NOTES OF CONFIRMATION LECTURES.
NOTES OF CONFIRMATION LECTURES.
These notes are intended to assist Candidates in preparing for the Classes. Each of the Chapters mentioned contains a text on the subject of the Lecture. Man is sinful. ,, 1. In nature: Psalm li.; Rom. viii. ,, 2. In heart: Matt. xv.; Jer. xvii. ,, 3. In thought: Gen. vi. ,, 4. In word: James iii. ,, 5. In act: Rom. iii. ,, 6. Under God’s wrath: Eph. ii. Therefore requires two things, viz. Forgiveness of Sin and Change of Heart. 1. The blessing of it: Psalm xxxii. 2. Examples of it: Mar
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Lecture VII.—Prayer.
Lecture VII.—Prayer.
Promises to prayer: Luke xi.; John xiv.; John xvi. Prayer should be From the heart: Matt. xv. ,, Earnest: James v. ,, Persevering: Luke xviii.; Eph. vi. ,, In humility: Luke xviii. ,, In faith: Matt. xxi.; James i. ,, In the name of Jesus: John xiv....
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Lecture VIII.—The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Lecture VIII.—The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Was appointed by the Lord Himself: Matt. xxvi.; 1 Cor. xi. Is an act of obedience: Mark xiv.; Luke xxii. Is a sign, or emblem: 1 Cor. xi. Is an act of loving remembrance: 1 Cor. xi. Is a means of feeding on the Lord Jesus: 1 Cor. x. Is an opportunity of intercourse with the Lord; Luke xxiv. Is a means of fellowship with each other: 1 Cor. x. Is a help to joy: Acts ii....
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Lecture IX.—On receiving the Lord’s Supper unworthily.
Lecture IX.—On receiving the Lord’s Supper unworthily.
Danger of receiving it unworthily: 1 Cor. xi. “Damnation” here means “chastening”: ver. 32. To receive it unworthily is to receive it— Without repentance, without faith, without seriousness, without love: 1 Cor. xi. You may be young Christians, but not come unworthily: Matt. xxvi.; Acts ii. You may be unworthy to come, but not come unworthily: Luke vii.; Luke xv....
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Lecture X.—Confirmation Service.
Lecture X.—Confirmation Service.
The laying on of hands: Acts viii.; Acts xix.; Heb. vi. The blessing to be expected: Acts viii.; Acts xix. Decision for God: Isa. xliv. The prayers in Confirmation Service. For the Holy Spirit. For strength. For defence. For perseverance. For growth in grace....
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CHAPTER XVI REMINISCENCES
CHAPTER XVI REMINISCENCES
There are numerous anecdotes and incidents connected with Canon Hoare’s lengthened ministry at Tunbridge Wells, which illustrate his many-sided character in a remarkable way. A few of these selected from the great stock of reminiscence in the minds of his people may be of interest to the reader. * * * * * On one occasion banns of marriage were put up in Trinity Church between a workman recently come to the town and a young woman whose widowed mother lived in the parish of Holy Trinity. When the
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CHAPTER XVII PROMOTION
CHAPTER XVII PROMOTION
During the last year of his life it was evident to all that “old Mr. Valiant-for-truth” as some one had aptly named him, was growing more feeble in body, and it was apparent that the end of his faithful warfare could not be far distant. Some thought that he ought to resign and leave the parish in younger hands, but it was more generally felt that the grief of leaving his work would be too much for him, and many believed that he would be allowed to die in harness: and so it was. At the Easter Ves
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In Memoriam. Edward Hoare.
In Memoriam. Edward Hoare.
“By the death of Canon Hoare the Evangelical party in the Church of England loses, perhaps, its doughtiest champion in our generation. But long before his death experience and advancing years had so suffused his views with catholicity that he was even more conspicuous as a pillar of his Church than as the leader of a party. “Born in a family in which piety was a tradition, and predisposed by his Quaker blood to think little of public opinion where it came into conflict with convictions, he inhe
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“The Record” Friday, July 13th. Canon Hoare.
“The Record” Friday, July 13th. Canon Hoare.
“The death of Canon Hoare removes from the front rank of Evangelical Churchmen a conspicuous and commanding figure. He took his degree in 1834—Fifth Wrangler. He was ordained deacon in 1837, [273] the year, it will be remembered, of the Queen’s accession. His jubilee coincided with that of the Sovereign whom he so truly honoured; and it is neither fanciful nor fulsome to say that he held a kind of sovereign rank amongst the Evangelical clergy. One of their kings is dead. It happens sometime
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The Church Missionary Society.
The Church Missionary Society.
The following minute, which was passed by the Committee of the above body at their first meeting after Canon Hoare’s death, records, as far as words can do so, the deep loss that the Society has sustained by this event:— “In addition to the deaths of long-honoured and attached friends of the Society within the last few weeks, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Canon Lord Forster, Lord Charles Russell, and Howard Gill, the Committee record with affectionate and thankful remembrance a life consecrated
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APPENDIX.
APPENDIX.
As an illustration of the hold which the name of Canon Hoare has upon the Church at large, it may be mentioned that when the suggestion was made to call the proposed New Wing of the South-Eastern College at Ramsgate after him, and to erect it as a memorial of his principles and the teaching of his life, the proposal was warmly received; contributions flowed in from India and the Antipodes, as well as from England, and in about ten months’ time the needed sum of £5,000 was in the Treasurer’s hand
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SPIRAL STAIRS OR THE HEAVENWARD COURSE OF THE CHURCH SEASONS
SPIRAL STAIRS OR THE HEAVENWARD COURSE OF THE CHURCH SEASONS
A Series of Devotional Studies on the Christian Life By the Rev. J. H. TOWNSEND, D.D. Vicar of Broadwater Down , Tunbridge Wells WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE REV. HANDLEY C. G. MOULE, D.D. Principal of Ridley Hall , Cambridge Dr. Moule says :— “I think your chapters delightful, with their clear exposition, their bright and, so to speak, friendly style, and above all with their fulness of witness to the Lord Jesus.” “A volume of which it is impossible to speak too highly. . . . Dr. Townsend has a
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GREAT PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE TRUTH
GREAT PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE TRUTH
BY THE LATE Rev. EDWARD HOARE, M.A. Vicar of Holy Trinity , Tunbridge Wells , and Hon. Canon of Canterbury EDITED BY THE Rev. J. GURNEY HOARE, M.A. Vicar of Aylsham With Portrait. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. CONTENTS— I.—THE SOURCE OF OUR KNOWLEDGE OF DIVINE TRUTH. 1. The Holy Scripture. Its Inspiration, Supremacy, and Sufficiency. 2. ,, ,, Inspiration. Its Nature and Extent. 3. ,, ,, The Study and Use of. II.—CHRIST AND THE SINNER. 4. Propitiation. 5. Redemption and Salvation. 6. Repentance. 7. Ju
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