Memoirs of the Life and Philanthropic Labours of Andrew Reed, D.D.
With Selections from his Journals

The biography of the committed Congregational minister and energetic London philanthropist Andrew Reed (1787–1862), first published in 1863.

Andrew Reed (Author), Andrew Reed (Edited by), Charles Reed (Edited by)

9781108036214, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 2011

592 pages, 16 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 3.3 cm, 0.74 kg

Andrew Reed (1787–1862) was a Congregational minister, an energetic philanthropist and a highly successful fundraiser. He began to study theology at Hackney Academy in 1807 and was ordained minister in 1811, serving in this role until 1861. He helped to found numerous charitable institutions, most notably the London Orphan Asylum, the Asylum for Fatherless Children, the Asylum for Idiots, the Infant Orphan Asylum, and the Hospital for Incurables. In addition to his charitable work, he found time to write. He compiled a hymn book, and published sermons, devotional books and an account of his visit to America in 1834, when he received a Doctorate of Divinity from Yale. This biography of Reed, compiled by two of his sons, was first published in 1863. It describes his many achievements, using selections from Reed's own journals, and includes a list of his publications.

Preface
1. Early life
2. College life and ordination
3. Early ministry
4. Early literature
5. The London Orphan Asylum
6. The Infant Orphan Asylum
7. Wycliffe Chapel Pastorate
8. Visit to America
9. Christian patriotism
10. The Asylum for Fatherless Children
11. Missionary spirit and labours
12. Deeper tone of the ministry
13. Evangelistic labours
14. Public works
15. Ministerial constancy
16. The Asylum for Idiots
17. The Royal Hospital for Incurables
18. Close of the ministry
19. Last days
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Social & cultural history [HBTB]