Daniel Cawdry facts for kids
Daniel Cawdry (1588–1664) was an important English clergyman. He was a member of the Westminster Assembly. He was also one of the ministers who lost their jobs in 1662.
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The Life of Daniel Cawdry
Daniel Cawdry was the youngest son of Robert Cawdry. He went to college at Sidney Sussex College and Peterhouse, Cambridge. From about 1617 to 1625, he worked as a rector in Little Ilford.
In 1625, he became the minister for Great Billing, Northamptonshire. He was chosen by the king. Daniel Cawdry often preached in Northampton with James Cranford and William Castle.
His Role in the Westminster Assembly
From 1643, Daniel Cawdry became a leading member of the Westminster Assembly. This was a group of religious leaders. He also served as a vicar in St Martin-in-the-Fields in London from 1644 to 1648.
He was one of the Presbyterian ministers who spoke out. They asked General Fairfax to prevent harm to King Charles I.
Losing His Job in 1662
When the king returned to power in the Restoration, Daniel Cawdry was considered for a high church position. However, he refused to follow a new law called the Act of Uniformity 1662. This law required ministers to agree to certain rules. Because he refused, he was removed from his position. He then moved to Wellingborough. He passed away there in October 1664 when he was 76 years old.
Daniel Cawdry's Writings
Daniel Cawdry wrote many books. These books often discussed different religious ideas. He wrote against both Anglicans and Independents. He believed that allowing too many different religious views was a very bad idea.
His writings included:
- Sabbatum Redivivum; or, the Christian Sabbath vindicated, 1641 (with Herbert Palmer). This book was about the Christian Sabbath.
- The Good Man a Publick Good, 1643.
- The Inconsistency of the Independent Way with Scripture and itself, 1651.
- A Diatribe concerning Superstition, Will-worship, and the Christmas Festival, 1654. This book discussed traditions like Christmas.
- Independence, a Great Schism, proved against Dr. (John) Owen's Apology, 1657.
- Bowing towards the Altar Superstitious; being an answer to Dr. Duncan's "Determination", 1661. This book argued against bowing towards the altar.
He also published books with religious advice and sermons.
