... many original hymns, poems, and other works upon the questions of labour, morals, fiscal and commercial systems, war, and slavery. He sat in Parliament from 1835 to 1837, and from 1841 to 1849, and was the author of several incidental reforms. He was a ...

... simple and studious habits, but he pos sessed great resolution and courage. He took an earnest part in the fight against slavery, and was indeed ready to put his hand to any good work which came in his way. He was one of the founders of the Evangelical ...