He had no little influence in producing the
American revolution. His sermons and controversial tracts obtained for him
a high reputation; and many of them were republished several times in
England. He died in 1766.

Samuel Seabury.

First bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church in the United States, was
born in 1728, and graduated at Yale College in 1751. After finishing his
classical education, he went to Scotland with the view of studying
medicine; but soon, having turned his attention to theology, he altered
his purpose and took orders in London, 1753. Returning to America, he
officiated, first at Brunswick, New Jersey, then at Jamaica, Long Island,
next at West Chester, New York, and lastly at New London, Connecticut,
where he remained, as rector of the parish in that city, during the
remainder of his life. As much as he was esteemed by his parishioners, his
influence was extended among his brethren throughout the state.
Consequently, when the Episcopal church was organized in that diocese, he
was elected bishop. He went immediately to England, in order to obtain
consecration; but, meeting with some unexpected obstacles, he repaired to
Scotland. Here he was able to accomplish the object of his mission. He was
consecrated at Aberdeen, November 14, 1784. As soon as he was able to
reach home, he resumed his duties as parish minister at New London, in
connection with his episcopal functions for the diocese. Bishop Seabury
had a vigorous and well-cultivated mind, and acquired a reputation
corresponding with his high station. Three volumes of his sermons have
been published.

The following is the inscription on Bishop Seabury's monument at New
London, Connecticut:--

"Here lyeth the body of SAMUEL SEABURY, D. D., Bishop of
Connecticut and Rhode Island, who departed from this transitory
scene February 25th, Anno Domini 1796, in the 68th year of his
age, and the 12th of his episcopal consecration.

"Ingenious without pride, learned without pedantry, good without
severity, he was duly qualified to discharge the duties of the
Christian and the Bishop. In the pulpit he enforced religion; in
his conduct he exemplified it. The poor he assisted with his
charity; the ignorant he blessed with his instruction. The friend
of men, he ever designed their good; the enemy of vice, he ever
opposed it. Christian, dost thou aspire to happiness? Seabury has
shown the way that