Sharpe, James (Alias POLLARD). Born at York, 1577; died at Lincoln, 1630. Converted when young, he made his priestly studies at the English College, Valladolid, was ordained in 1604, and returned to England in 1606. Here a singular trial awaited him. Believing that he must assist his parents to the Faith, he visited them at … Continue reading “Sharpe, James”
Sharpe, Gregory, D.D.
Sharpe, Gregory, D.D. an English clergyman, was born in Yorkshire, in 1713, and, after passing some time at the grammar school. of Hull, went to Westminster, where he studied under Dr. Freind; but in 1731 he was settled with principal Blackwell in Aberdeen. Here he remained until he had finished his studies, when he returned … Continue reading “Sharpe, Gregory, D.D.”
Sharp, Thomas
Sharp, Thomas a younger son of John Sharp (q.v.), and also an English prelate, was born in 1693, entered Trinity College, Cambridge, 1708, and took his B.A. in 1712 and M.A. in 1716. He was a fellow of the college, and took the degree of D.D. in 1729. At first chaplain to archbishop Dawes, he … Continue reading “Sharp, Thomas”
Sharp, Solomon
Sharp, Solomon a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Carolina County, Md., April 6, 1771. His parents were pioneer Methodists. In 1791, when about twenty years old, he began to travel under the presiding elder. In 1792 he was admitted to the conference and sent to Milford Circuit, Del.; and he continued … Continue reading “Sharp, Solomon”
Sharp, Sharper, Sharply, Sharpness
Sharp, Sharper, Sharply, Sharpness denotes (a) “sharp” (Eng., “oxy—,),” said of a sword, Rev 1:16; Rev 2:12; Rev 19:15; of a sickle, Rev 14:14, Rev 14:17-18 (twice); (b) of motion, “swift,” Rom 3:15. See SWIFT. akin to temno, “to cut” [Eng., “(ana)tomy,” etc.], is used metaphorically in the comparative degree, tomoteros, in Heb 4:12, of … Continue reading “Sharp, Sharper, Sharply, Sharpness”
Sharp, Samuel M.
Sharp, Samuel M. a missionary of the Presbyterian Church, was born in West Middletown, Pa., Nov. 23, 1834. He received a thorough Christian training at the hands of his parents, graduated at Jefferson College, Pa., in 1850, and at the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny City, Pa., in 1858, was licensed and ordained as an … Continue reading “Sharp, Samuel M.”
Sharp, Lionel, D.D.
Sharp, Lionel, D.D. an English clergyman, was chaplain to Henry, Prince of Wales; also rector of Malpas, minister of Tiverton, and in 1605 archdeacon of Berks. He died in 1630. His published works are, Oratio Funebris in Hon. Hen. Wall. Principis (Lond. 1612, 4to): Novum Fidei Symbolum, sive de Novis (1612, 4to); Speculum Papae, etc. … Continue reading “Sharp, Lionel, D.D.”
Sharp, John MClure
Sharp, John MClure a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Rush County, Ind., 1825, and united with the Church in 1841. He received license to preach in 1854, and was admitted into the Southeastern Indiana Conference in 1860. In 1865 he was obliged to retire from the work, and Sept. 15, 1866, … Continue reading “Sharp, John MClure”
Sharp, John, D.D.
Sharp, John, D.D. an English prelate, was born at Bradford, Yorkshire, 1644. He was admitted to Christ College, Cambridge, from which he graduated in December, 1863. In 1667 he took the degree of M.A., was ordained both deacon and priest, and became domestic chaplain to Sir Heneage Finch, through whose influence he was appointed, in … Continue reading “Sharp, John, D.D.”
Sharp, James
Sharp, James archbishop of St. Andrew’s, was the son of William Sharp, sheriff-clerk of Banffshire, and was born in the castle of Banff, May, 1618. He was educated for the Church at the University of Aberdeen, but on account of the Scottish Covenant retired to England in 1638. Returning to Scotland, he was appointed professor … Continue reading “Sharp, James”