CHAPTER XXI.

Mr. Romaine. Lectureship at St. Dunstan’s. Lord Mansfield. Darkness Visible. The Bishop of Peterborough. Popular Election. St. Ann’s, Blackfriars. Probation Sermon. Contest. Canvassing. Scrutiny. Second Election. Suit in Chancery. Gratitude of Lady Huntingdon. Mr. Jesse. Mr. Shirley. Mr. Romaine’s Views of his Preferment. Lewes. Lady Huntingdon procures an opening for Mr. Romaine, for Mr. Madan, and Mr. Fletcher. The Oratorio. Musical Taste of Mr. Madan and Dr. Haweis. Lady Huntingdon’s Chapel at Lewes opened and re-opened. Mr. Mason. His Work on the Catechism. Mr. Edwards, of Ipswich. Mr. Berridge and the Bees. Southey’s “Reflections.” Their Refutation. Character of Berridge. His Wit. His Labours. Berridge and the Bishop.