A Brief Memoir of Giles Firmin, One of the Ejected Ministers of 1662 (1866)

""A Brief Memoir of Giles Firmin, One of the Ejected Ministers of 1662"" is a book written by John Ward Dean and published in 1866. The book is a biographical account of Giles Firmin, a minister who was ejected from his position in 1662 due to the Act of Uniformity. The Act required all ministers in the Church of England to conform to the Book of Common Prayer, and those who refused were forced to leave their positions. The book provides a brief overview of Firmin's life, including his childhood, education, and his time as a minister. It also discusses his religious beliefs and his opposition to the Act of Uniformity. The book includes several letters written by Firmin, as well as accounts of his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, such as John Owen and Richard Baxter. Overall, ""A Brief Memoir of Giles Firmin, One of the Ejected Ministers of 1662"" provides a glimpse into the life of a man who stood up for his beliefs in the face of persecution and adversity. It sheds light on the religious and political climate of the time and offers insight into the struggles faced by nonconformist ministers during this period of English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.