on Wheatly's Illustration of the Common-Prayer. Among Dr. Rawlinson's manuscripts in the Bodleian library was also found a large collection of letters from Dr. Waterland to Mr. John Lewis, vicar of Mergate, Kent, concerning the lives of Wickliffe and Pecocke, and Lewis's History of English Translations of the Bible; together with a great variety of marginal observations on other works.

No endeavours, therefore, have been omitted, to obtain access to every probable source of intelligence, public or private; nor in any instance has the disposition been wanting, to afford such information to the fullest extent: and although the acquisitions have not been very abundant, yet are they not wholly unimportant.

The most valuable illustrations, however, of our author's character and conduct, must be sought in his own writings, and in those of his friends and his opponents, who took part in the discussions to which his labours were directed. These will afford the most indubitable evidence of his principles and sentiments, of the extent of his attainments, of his temper and disposition, of his habits and pursuits.

SECTION II.

DR. WATERLAND'S BIRTH, EDUCATION, AND ACADEMICAL

LIFE.

DR. DANIEL WATERLAND was born at Walesby in the Lindsey division of Lincolnshire, on the 14thof February 1683, being second son, by a second wife, of the Reverend Henry Waterland, rector of that parish, and also of Flixborough, not far distant from it a.

In his earliest years, he appears to have discovered hopeful talents. He was taught to read by his father's curate, Mr. Sykes, at Flixborough; and is said to have read surprisingly well, when only four years of age. After this, he was instructed by his father in the first rudiments of grammar; and was then sent to the free-school at Lincoln, at that time in great repute. Under the two successive masters of that school, Mr. Samuel Garmstone and Mr. Anthony Read, he made great proficiency, and was highly esteemed for his uncommon diligence and talents. Besides the ordinary exercises required of

a By the following extracts from the register of Magd. Coll. Cambridge it appears, that this Mr. Henry Waterland was also a scholar of that college, on Wray's foundation, son of a Lincolnshire Clergyman, and educated at Kirton in that county. "June "28, 1656. Henricus Waterland filius Johannis Waterland, Presb. "de Braughton in com. Lincoln. annum agens 16. e schola "publica Kertonensi admissus est pensionarius. Tutore Magistro “Hill.”—“June 1657. Ego Henricus Waterland electus et ad"missus fui in discipulum hujus collegii pro domino Christophero "Wray."

him, he frequently performed others, at the request of his preceptors, with such success, that they were "handed abroad for the honour of the school."

With the learning thus acquired, he was admitted at Magdalene college, Cambridge, March 30th, 1699, having then but recently completed his 16th yearb. Mr. Samuel Barker was his tutor, of whom nothing more is recorded by Waterland's biographer, than that he was "a very worthy gentleman." Here Waterland obtained a scholarship, December 24, 1702d; proceeded to the degree of A. B. in the Lent term following; and was elected Fellow of the college, February 15, 1703-4. He then took pupils, and became, it is observed," a great support to the Society." From this period he was alternately Tutor or Dean, and resided constantly in term time; and the number of admissions is stated to have increased very much about this date. In 1706, he commenced A. M. and, on the death of Dr. Gabriel Quadring, Master of the college, in February, 1713, the Earl of Suffolk and Bindon, by virtue of his

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b "Daniel Waterland filius Henrici Waterland Presb. de Wails"bey in com. Lincoln. annos natus circiter 16, e Schola publica "Lincoln. admissus est sizator, tutore Mago. Barker."-Magd. Coll. Reg.

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c" Samuel Barker filius Johannis Barker defuncti civis West".

e schola Etonensi. admissus sizator, tutore Mro. Millington, "Aug. 11mo. 1675." Elected scholar of Magd. Coll. 1678, fellow on Dennis's foundation, 1682, a foundation fellow, 1689, steward of the College from 1691 to 1697, and bursar 1699 and 1700. Magd. Coll. Reg.

d" Ego Daniel Waterland electus et admissus fui discipulus "hujus collegii pro domino Christophoro Wray, Decemb. 24. 1702, Gabr. Quadring, Coll. Præfect."

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hereditary right, conferred the Mastership upon him, and presented him also to the rectory of Ellingham in Norfolk. He continued, however, to hold the office of Tutor several years after this promotion, devoting his attention to the work of tuition, and giving up almost the whole revenue of his living, which was but small, to his curate. His tract entitled, "Advice to a Student," written while he was engaged in that service, though not published till many years afterwards, is a proof how diligently he applied himself to this laborious duty. It is evident, however, that even at this period he must have been scarcely less indefatigable in the studies belonging to his sacred profession; and that he was then laying the groundwork of that splendid reputation which classed him among the most distinguished Theologians of his time.

Judging from the fruits of these studies, it will easily be supposed that but little of his time was spared for recreation and self-indulgence. Few have laid in such ample stores of knowledge, who have not borrowed largely from the accustomed hours of rest; and it is told of him, that the lights in his study frequently bore witness to his habits in this respect. His biographers also have intimated, that

e The Mastership of this College is in the gift of the possessor of the estate at Audley End, Essex, who is also Visitor of the college. The estate has now descended to Lord Braybrooke, by whom the present Master, the Hon. George Neville, was appointed.

f The late Dean of Christ Church, Dr. Cyril Jackson, used to relate, that his father, who was an under-graduate at Magdalene college, whilst Waterland was Master, had often mentioned this circumstance.

his health was much impaired, and probably his life shortened, by too intense application to his studies.

With such talents and energies of mind, he could hardly fail of becoming an useful and distinguished member of the academical body. In October 1710, we find him appointed an Examiner of the students proceeding to the degree of Bachelor in Arts; and, in the following year, a Moderator in the Philosophical Schools. Not long afterwards, the privileges and jurisdiction of the University having been called in question, and certain litigations, in consequence, arisen, he was appointed one of a Syndicate, to ascertain their rights; and to institute such proceedings as might be necessary to maintain them. About the same period, he appears to have been a member of several other Syndicates for different purposes; a proof, that while he was yet a junior member of the Senate, he was regarded as a man of business, qualified to take a leading part in its transactions. In November 1712, he was selected to preach the Commemoration Sermon at St. Mary's, now first printed among his occasional Sermons; and in July 1713, the Assize Sermon before the University, which stands first of the posthumous Sermons, published by Mr. Joseph Clarke. These are indications of his growing reputation in the University.

Waterland's appointment to the Mastership of his college took place before he had graduated in Divinity. He did not, however, apply (as is usual with Heads of Houses in that University) for a degree by mandamus; but proceeded in the following year to the degree of B. D. by performing the ac