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Charles Simeon The Ohio Anglican.blog
Two hundred years ago, students at the English Universities were
required to attend church regularly, and to receive the Holy Communion
at least once a year. This latter requirement often had bad effects,
in that it encouraged hypocrisy and an irreverent reception of the
sacrament. Occasionally, however, it had a very good effect, as with
the Cambridge student Charles Simeon. He wrote: "On 29 January 1779 I
came to college. On 2 February I understood that at division of term I
must attend the Lord's Supper. The Provost absolutely required it.
Conscience told me that, if I must go, I must repent and turn to God."
By this experience his life was transformed.
Upon finishing his college work he was ordained, and shortly appointed
chaplain of Holy Trinity, Cambridge, where he remained for 55 years,
until shortly before his death on 12 November 1836. His ministry
helped to transform the lives of many undergraduates, of whom we may
mention two in particular. Henry Martyn (see 19 Oct), inspired by
Simeon, abandoned his intention of going into law and instead devoted
his life and his considerable talents to preaching the Gospel in India
and Persia. William Wilberforce (20 July), also led in part by
Simeon's ministry of teaching and example, devoted his life to the
abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. Simeon's
enthusiasm and zeal brought him much ridicule and abuse, which he bore
uncomplainingly. Though he himself remained in one place, his
influence extended through the Anglican world.
http://ohioanglican.blogspot.com/2012/11/charles-simeon.html
Two hundred years ago, students at the English Universities were
required to attend church regularly, and to receive the Holy Communion
at least once a year. This latter requirement often had bad effects,
in that it encouraged hypocrisy and an irreverent reception of the
sacrament. Occasionally, however, it had a very good effect, as with
the Cambridge student Charles Simeon. He wrote: "On 29 January 1779 I
came to college. On 2 February I understood that at division of term I
must attend the Lord's Supper. The Provost absolutely required it.
Conscience told me that, if I must go, I must repent and turn to God."
By this experience his life was transformed.
Upon finishing his college work he was ordained, and shortly appointed
chaplain of Holy Trinity, Cambridge, where he remained for 55 years,
until shortly before his death on 12 November 1836. His ministry
helped to transform the lives of many undergraduates, of whom we may
mention two in particular. Henry Martyn (see 19 Oct), inspired by
Simeon, abandoned his intention of going into law and instead devoted
his life and his considerable talents to preaching the Gospel in India
and Persia. William Wilberforce (20 July), also led in part by
Simeon's ministry of teaching and example, devoted his life to the
abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. Simeon's
enthusiasm and zeal brought him much ridicule and abuse, which he bore
uncomplainingly. Though he himself remained in one place, his
influence extended through the Anglican world.
http://ohioanglican.blogspot.com/2012/11/charles-simeon.html
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