I well knew and truly sympathised with the deceased in his trials and afflictions. A few words, perhaps, as to my first acquaintance and connection with him may not be uninteresting. In 1858, I received a letter from him, he being a perfect stranger to me, mentioning his exercises about remaining in the Church of England. He was then vicar of Winterton, near Brigg, Lincolnshire, worth, perhaps, from £200 to £250 a year. I liked the general tone of sincerity which breathed through his letter, and invited him to come and spend a few days with me at Stamford, as I knew that conversation was a far better medium of communication than correspondence. He accordingly came, and, as I expected, I found him remarkably sincere…