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Hereditary Genius
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as he grew. He could read a chapter in the Bible, very distinctly, when about
three years old, and with some observation of what he read. He was very
devoutly inclined. His father spared no pains to educate him. His labours in the
ministry were many and great—first at Chester, and then at Hackney. He
injured a naturally strong constitution by his frequent and fervent preaching,
and by sitting over-long in his study. Married twice, and left many children.
The order of his family was exemplary while he lived. I know nothing more of
them.
F. Philip Henry.* See above.
Herbert, Hon. George (1593—1635, aet. 42); educated by his mother till aet. 12,
then at Westminster, where he was endeared to all; then he went to Cambridge,
where he highly distinguished himself, and became orator to the University. He
was eminent as a sacred poet; he was also an excellent musician, and composed
many hymns and anthems. He selected a small ministerial charge, where he
passed the latter years of his life in the utmost sanctity. In figure he was tall
and very lean, but straight. He had the manners and mien of a perfect
gentleman. He was consumptive, and subject to frequent fevers and illness.
Married; no children; his nieces lived with him.
F. A man of great courage and strength, descended from a highly connected and
very chivalrous family. He was a person of importance in North Wales, and
given to wide hospitality.
f. His mother was a lady of extraordinary piety, and of more than feminine
understanding.
g. Sir T. Bromley, privy councillor to Henry VIII.
B. The first Lord Herbert of Cherbury; statesman, orator, cavalier, and sceptical
philosopher.
[2 B.] His other two brothers were remarkable men—both had great courage; one
was a renowned duellist, and the other was a naval officer who achieved some
reputation, and was considered to have deserved more.
US. Sir Edward Herbert, Lord Keeper under Charles II. (see in JUDGES).
2 UP. The two sons of the above were distinguished, one being a Chief Justice, and
the other the admiral, cr. Lord Torrington.
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