engraved portrait illustration of Rev John Howe (1630-1705) was an English Puritan theologian. He served briefly as chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Engraved by Samuel Freeman (1773-1857) From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

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Steel engraved portrait illustration of Rev John Howe (1630-1705) was an English Puritan theologian. He served briefly as chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Engraved by Samuel Freeman (1773-1857) From a painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723); in “Illustrious Englishment” Ed. G. Cunningham. Published A Fullerton Glasgow 1837When the Act of Uniformity 1662 was passed he quit his church. When James II issued his declaration for liberty of conscience in 1687 Howe returned to his old position in London. From this time till his death he took an active interest in current discussions on predestination, the Trinity, and conformity. In 1688 he headed a deputation of dissenting ministers in an address of welcome to William of Orange. He died in London.

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