Samuel Balmford facts for kids
Samuel Balmford (who sometimes spelled his name Bamford) was an English minister who lived a long time ago, in the 1600s. He was a Puritan, which means he followed a strict form of Protestant Christianity. He died in the year 1657.
Who Was Samuel Balmford?
Samuel Balmford began his studies at Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1612. This is a well-known university in England. He earned his first university degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1616. Later, he completed his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in 1619.
His Work as a Minister
From the 1620s, Samuel Balmford worked as a minister in the Netherlands. He was known for his strong Puritan beliefs. At first, he was supported by important people like Sir Horace Vere and his wife, Lady Mary. In 1652, he became the rector of St Alban's, Wood Street in London. A rector is a type of church leader.
What He Wrote
Samuel Balmford was also a writer. Two of his sermons were published in 1659, after he had passed away. A sermon is a speech given in church, usually about religious topics.
His published sermons were:
- Habakkuk's Prayer applyed to the Churches present occasions
- Christ's Counsel to the Church of Philadelphia
These sermons were meant to be the first part of a larger collection of his writings. However, no more of his works were published after these two.
