Nov. 14. I preached at Greys Inn. Nov. 28. I preached at St. Pauls before the lord mayor, etc. Dec. 12. I preached in Eton chapell. Jan. 11. I came to Cambridge. Jan. 23. I preached at St. Maries. Febr. 6. I preached in chapell at sacrament. Febr. 20. I preached at Windsor. In a MS. paper of Dr. W. Apr. 5, 1653. I promised to raise 50lib. upon the propositions for printing the Bible in the orientall languages. I payd two parts all along, which was double to what was payd by any of the five subscribers that joyned with me. May 6. I came to Cambridge. Jun. 25. I preached in the chapell at the sacrament. Jul. 9. I preached at Gravely on Mark 1. Jul. 16. I preached at Gravely on Luk. 10, ult. 1652, Nov. 21. Johannes Worthington, magister collegii, præsentatus fuit a præsidente et sociis ad rectoriam de Gravelye in comitatu Cantabr. vacantem per mortem Gulielmi Jeuks. pl. incumbentis. Oct. 29. Dr. Cudworth was chosen master of Christs College; admitted Nov. 2. Nov. 3, 1654. Mr. John Worthington admitted to the rectory of Fenn Ditton, in the county of Cambridge. Nov. 10, 1654. Took quiet and peaceable possession of the church and parsonage house of Fenn Ditton. Feb. 17, 1654-5. On this day was warning of an elec tion. It was then agreed by all, that in regard one was now taken out of the south more than the north, the next care should be to make the number equall with northern men. Feb. 26, 1654-5. In my chamber were chosen fellows Sr Shelton and Sr Jewell, and S Hough to be admitted fellow on Candlemass-day, 1655 (not to be re-elected); in the mean time to have the benefit of 2lib. per annum (which is the fellows allowance), and to have 164. per week. Feb. 25, 1654-5. I preached at Ditton on Cant. 2. Mar. 4 and 11. I preached at Ditton on Jer. 10. 7. March 18. I preached at Ditton on Jer. 10. Mar. 19. I set out towards London. Jun. 9, 1655. Reverendo viro Johanni Worthington, magistro collegii, concessa est licentia petendi gratiam ab academia ad incipiendum in sacra theologia. Jun. 28, 1655. Received of Dr. Worthington for his caution the summe of thirty-eight pounds, by me JOHN LIGHTFOOT, procan. Nov. 29, 1655. I kept my act in the schools, Dr. Whichcote opposed. Laus Deo. From Dr. Whichcote's papers. Delegatum mihi quidem est hoc munus a reverendiss. professore, infeliciter jam ægrotante; cujus convalescentiam, integrum robur, et restitutum salutis statum (si Deus vellet) triumphans hodie academiæ gratularer. Hujus vices, in quantum possum et pro virili, jam suppleo; eo libentius illius rogatu suppleo, tui sc. gratia (doctiss. respondens) ut tibi par pari referam, ob consimile beneficium, amoris argumentum, septem abhinc retro annos currente stilo acceptum. Te quod spectat (vir erudite), quod aliquando Davides quasi prophetans prædixerat de Achimaazo Zadoki filio (cujus cursum speculator prehenderat ante adventum) 2 Sam. 18. 27. vir bonus est, et nuntium bonum afferens venit (scil. gratum et utile),—idem ego de te, ornatiss. doctor, non quidem prophetans, sed computans dico, omnia felicia narras ante judicium universale, statum ecclesiæ fore felicem ; animam separatam non dormire. Pro more loci et ratione officii suscepti, necesse est me assurgere contra te; sed spero argumenta nostra, te in sententia tua movere non posse, utpote admodum grata, omnibus in lucro. Age ergo, et pro more tuo, pro ingenio tuo (i.e. optimo) enarra. Interim te explicante causam, pollicemur nobis felicem statum; et tibi, in hoc statu conjuncto, animas non dormientes, sed aures attentas et benevolas. Dec. 9, 1655, Dec. 23 and 30. I preached at Ditton. Mar. 17. I went towards London. Jun. 1 and 8. I preached at Ditton. Jun. 15. I preached at St. Maries on Ephes. 5. 1. Jun. 26, 1656. On this day was warning of an election for Mr. Lovells vacancy. Jun. 27. I declared that two besides Mr. Stanley were capable of sitting, as being northern men, and free to sit, and that both were deserving, viz. St Mawhood and S Chambers; that it was a tender business, and though but one could have the place, yet the others were to be tenderly dealt with. Jul. 4. It was agreed by myself, and Mr. Watts, Mr. Machin, Mr. Cook, Mr. Shelton, S' Jewell, and Sr Hough, that there shall be examination for fellowships now and hereafter. And that for this time the examination be in the parlour; respect had to Mr. Stanley, a fellow commoner, as to the place. Jul. 5. In my chamber was chosen Mr. Stanley to be admitted fellow next January 1st. Jan. 1, 1656-7. Mr. Stanley (Cestriensis) was admitted fellow. From a MS. 4to. Nov. 4, 1657. I was elected, and by the senior proctor (Mr. Spearing, fellow of Queens College) was pronounced elected vice-chancellor, the oath being given me by the senior proctor. I took the vice-chancellors place, went to the chair, and began my speech. Upon which after I had a little entred, some went out of the house. In the same congregation that I was chosen vice-chancellor, there were 3 graces propounded: one for a testimoniall for Mr. Woolrich, fellow of Christs College; the 2d for one to commence doctor of law,-these were granted; the third was for Mr. Wheeler, fellow of Gun. and Caius College, that in regard of his sickness, his course of answering next Thursday might be put off till next term. This grace was refused in the non-regent house. Afterwards I dissolved the congregation, There came along with me to our college three doctors and the 2 proctors, Mr. Foy the tasker (the other tasker was not present in the congregation), Mr. Lynnet the scrutator, the register, etc. Nov. 5. I went to St. Maries; Dr. Dillingham, master of Emanuel College, preached in the forenoon. Mr. Lee, fellow of Christs College, made the speech in the after noon. That night after supper one of the squibs or crackers thrown about by those at the fire broke the window and came into my study, which was matted, and burnt severall loose papers that lay upon the matt; it was mercy that my study was not on fire. Nov. 6. There came to me Mr. Clerk, of Trinity Hall, and the register, about signing 4 decrees, and to know whether I would keep a court in the afternoon. I kept the court in the afternoon. Some decrees were then granted, as for two of the tavern keepers, to come before me the next court day, the proctors complaining of them. Upon my affirming that Mr. Haymer, of Pembroke Hall, was so much sanæ mentis as at least to answere yea or no about the debt which the cook sayth he owes him, he was ordered to appear next day, that so the triall might not be stopt, but go on for the clearing of the debt to a poor man. Upon the same day, it was desired that I should give sentence upon the case depending between Mr. Thomas Smith of Christs College, and Robert Peast of Caldicote ; but Mr. Twelves desired that exceptions might be put in the next court day. On the same court day witnesses were produced by Mr. Clerk, proctor, for Deb. Muriell against Ja. Peters. The same day, the will of George Hatley, late butcher of Sidney College, was brought to be proved before me. Nov. 9. Two certificates were sealed in my chamber; one for Mr. Spencer, fellow of Trinity College, and 2 proctors men, and another for a red coat belonging to Mr. Disney, proctor, 1655. On the same day, the seal was put to George Hatleys will, and to the codicill, in which some legacies to Sidney College were secured. Nov. 10. Two mittimuses were brought me by Mr. Clerk. Mr. Paman, of St. Johns, late proctor, complained of J. H. for not performing his charge in arresting. On the same day, Dr. Dillingham, of Clare Hall, sent me Poultons Statutes and Secunda pars Privilegiorum, etc. Cantabrigiensis, and afterwards Pars prima Privilegiorum and Liber Privilegiorum, et aliarum rerum memorabilium burgi Cantabrigiensis, and Liber diversorum negotiorum et rerum memorabilium Universitatis Cantebrigiensis. In all 4 MSS. folio, besides Pulton. Nov. 12. I received the black book and the poor money 201, and with 10 payd by Mr. Dillingham to the maior for the month of October, and 11. 12s to Jo. Holden, makes 31, 12, the present quarterly rate agreed on Oct. 25, 1650. The colleges pay quarterly, and for three months, as followeth : |