TVade, John, a Congregational minister, was born at Ipswich, Mass. He graduated from Harvard Col- lege in 1G93; was ordained pastor of the church in Berwick, Me., in November, 1702; and died in 1703. See Spraguc. Anna/.i of the Amer. Pulpit, i, 189.
"Wade, Jonathan, D.D., a distinguished Baptist missionary, was born in Otsego, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1798. He pursued his studies at Hamilton; was ordained at Broadalhin, N. Y.. Feb. 13, 1823; set apart as a missionary to Burmah the following JMay, and arrived at Itangoon in December of the same year. The war between Burmah and the English seriously deranged missionary operations. In 1827 the mission was re- moved to !Maulmain, where 'Six. \\'ade labored until, in
1831, he began missionary work in Arracan. His mis- sionary life, which was crowned with abundant success, covered a period of fifty years. Twice he visited his native land, in 1832 and 1847. Just before leaving the last time for the scene of his labors in the East, he said, " I have lived to see the baptism of fifteen thousand." He <lied at Kangoon, Burmah, June 10, 1872. See the N. Y. Kxainimr and Chronicle. (J. C. S.)
"Wade, Joshua, an English Wesleyan minister, was born near Leeds in 1792. He was converted when fourteen years old; was sent in 1815 to Liskeard, his first charge; became a su|iernumerary at Banwell in 1844; removed to Kilhampton in 1845; and <lied at Tamerton, near Plymouth, Oct. 24, 1859. Distinguish- ed success marked his labors in some circuits. See Minutes (if Wesleyan Conference, 18(i0.
Wadrakali {Patragali, Bhatrayali, Parjochn), in Hindti mythology, is a powerful goddess, a daughter of Siva, born in his middle eye by the power of Vishnu. She conquered the giant Darida, who could not be slain by any man; and she even became dangerous to her own father, who hid himself in the sea when she re- turned from her combat with the great dcemon.
"WadsTVOith. Benjamin (l).D.D., an American Congregational minister, uncle of John W. (below), was born at Milton, jNIass., in 1GG9. He graduated at Harvard College in 1G90; was ordained in ](59G, and preached at the First Church, Boston, imtil 1725; was president of Harvard College from 1725 until his death, which occurred March 16, 1737. He published numer- ous Sermons and theological works. See Sprague, An- nuls of the A mer. Pulpit, i, 220.
WadsTvorth, Benjamin (2), D.D., a Congrega- tional minister, was born at Milton, Mass., Jidy 18, 1750; graduated at Harvard College in 17(J9, and was ordained Dec. 23, 1772, as pastor in Danvers, wliere he remained initil his death, Jan. 18, 1826. He published, Euloyy on Washington (1800): — and several occasional Sermons. See Sprague, Annals of the Amer. Pulpit, ii, 31.
Wadsworth, George, an English Wesleyan preacher, was sent out by the conference in 1770. He was a plain, pious man, and for twenty-five years labor- ed in the vineyard. In 1797, being afflicted with the palsy, he retired from the active work. Some of his faculties were taken from him before his dissolution. He died June 12, 1797. See Atmore, Meth. Memorial, s. V.
■Wads-worth, John W., a Congregational minis- ter, was born in Milton, Mass., Aug. 6, 1703. He was the grandson of captain Samuel Wadsworth, who fell at Bloody Brook. He graduated at Harvard College in 1723; was ordained at Canterbury, Conn., in 1729; and resigned in 1741 on account of a charge of immoral con- duct brought against him. He retired to his native home, preached occasionally, and died there Jinie 15, 1766. Tradition says that his death took )ilace in the pulpit immediately after he had read a hymn contain- ing this verse :
"Hosanna, with a cheerful sound. To God's upholding hand ; Ten thousand snaies l)pset ns round, And yet; secure we stand."
See Conr/. Quar. 1859. p. 353.
Wadsworth, Lemuel, a Congregational minis- ter, was born at Stoughton, JIass., in 1769. He gradu- ated from Brown University in 1793; was ordained pastor in Raby, now Brookline, N. H., Oct. 11, 1797; and died Nov. 2.5, 1817. See Sprague, Annals of the Amei: Pulpit, ii, 417.
"Wads-worth, Samuel, a Congregational minis- ter, brother of .Inlin W. (above), was born at Milton, Mass., Jidy 23, 1720. In 1747 he was ordained over the Separate Church in Killingh' (South), Conn., where he preached until his death, in 1762. He was "a man of an excellent gift in prayer, his conduct extraordina-
WADS WORTH
845
WAGENSEIL
rily religious, and his conversation very heavenly." See Confi. Quar. 18(Jl,p. 184,
Wadsworth, Thomas, an eminent Nonconform- ist divine, was b(irn at St. Savidiirs, Soiithwark, Eng- land, in U)3(), and educated in Clirist's College, Cam- bridge. In 1052 he was appointed minister of Newing- ton Butts, where he spent his time and a great part of his fortune. He lectured occasionally in various city churches, and was finally chosen to the living of St. Lawrence Fountney, whence he was ejected at the Res- toration. He afterwards preached privately at Newing- ton, Theobalds, and Southwark, for which he received no compensation. He died Oct. '29, 1070. He publish- ed various pious treatises, most of which have been lost. See Chalmers, liiorj. Diet. s. v.
Wadsworth, "William A., a Methodist Episco- pal minister, was born at New Hartford, N. Y. He de- clined a flattering business offer when he entered the ministry ; otHciated some time as local preacher; studied theology in Boston University; and in 1855 joined the Oneida, now Wj-oming, Conference ; serving as pastor at Vernon Centre, Mount Upton, Norwich, Unadilla, and Cooperstown. He died ;\Iarch 9, 1875. Although Mr. Wadsworth was not a showy or brilliant speaker, yet his sound, instructive, practical sermons made him a great power in the Church. In his daily life he was peculiarly affectionate, faithful, and exemplary. See Miiiiitex of Aniinal Conferences, 1875, p. 00.