Benjamin Beddome 1717-1795

Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795) is a largely forgotten 18th Century English Baptist preacher, remembered today only as a minor hymnwriter. For over half a century he served as pastor of the Baptist church meeting at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. He is worth more than a passing glance.

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03/02/2026

Bad Harvests in Beddome's Lifetime

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In Beddome's lifetime bad harvests in Britain were a recurring, systemic problem that caused severe social and economic distress, partic...
02/02/2026

Candlemas Hymn

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Oh had I Jesus in my arms, I’d fondly gaze upon his charms; Like Simeon say, with joy serene, Mine eyes have thy salvation seen. If providen...
01/02/2026

Beddome and the politics of the day

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Henry Pelham by William Hoare, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In Beddome's time, there were three kings over the country, all call...
17/01/2026

Beddome's admiration for Abraham Booth

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unknown engraver, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Abraham Booth (born 1734) died in 1806 and his funeral sermon was preaached by James ...
08/12/2025

Bourton on the Water Snow

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  https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6555505 Title: Bourton-on-the-Water Year: 1947 Artist: L.S. Lowry Subject: The Cotswolds village of B...
28/10/2025

Beddome's own will

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I put Foskett's will here recently and at other times have added the wills of Beddome's parents but I don't think we have had Be...
27/10/2025

AI Interview

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An imagined interview with Reverend Benjamin Beddome (1717–1795) Setting:   We are transported to a quiet study in Bourton-on-the-Water, a...
17/10/2025

Bernard Foskett Obituary

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From the Baptist Register The Rev. Mr. Bernard Foskett, son of Mr. William Foskett, of North Crawley, in Bucks, a gentleman of good repute, ...

Ministers mentioned in the will of Bernard Foskett

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167927027/isaac-hann: accessed February 1, 2026 Engraver Carington Bowles, after John Russell, Public do...
16/10/2025

The Will of Bernard Foskett

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https://tinyurl.com/62wchsm8 See here I Bernard Foskett of the city of Bristol, Minister being of sound and memory do make this my last Will...
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