Johnson Grant facts for kids

Johnson Grant (1773–1844) was a Scottish priest who worked for the Church of England. When he first started his work, some people thought he was an evangelical, which means he focused a lot on personal faith and the Bible. However, as he got older, his writings actually made fun of evangelicals. Today, experts see Grant as a "High churchman," meaning he believed in more traditional church practices and rituals.

The Life of Johnson Grant

Johnson Grant was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1773. His father was Dr. Gregory Grant. Johnson went to St John's College, Oxford, starting in 1795. He earned his first degree in 1799 and a master's degree in 1805.

After his studies, Grant became a priest in the Church of England. He was ordained by Henry Majendie, a bishop. Grant worked as a curate (an assistant priest) for Edward Owen. He served in several places, including Ormskirk in Lancashire and Frodsham and Latchford in Cheshire. In 1803, he became the main priest at a smaller church in Latchford.

In 1809, Grant moved to London. He worked as a curate in Hornsey and then in St Pancras. Thanks to Bishop Majendie's help, Grant was given the job of leading the church in Binbrooke St. Mary, Lincolnshire, in 1818. In 1822, he became the priest in charge of Kentish Town, London, where he stayed until he passed away on December 4, 1844. His son, Ignatius Grant (1820–1904), also became a priest, but in the Jesuit order.

Johnson Grant's Writings

Johnson Grant was also a writer. He wrote many books and pamphlets, including sermons (speeches given in church) and poems. Here are some of his notable works:

• 'A Manual of Religious Knowledge,’ first published in 1800.
• 'A Summary of the History of the English Church,’ a four-volume history published between 1811 and 1826.
• 'Sermons,’ a collection of his church speeches from 1812.
• 'Arabia, a Poem,’ published in 1815.
• 'The Crucifixion, a Series of Lent Lectures,’ published in 1821.
• 'The Last Things. a Series of Lent Lectures,’ published in 1828.
• 'Sketches in Divinity,' published in 1840.