Brief mention in G. Slater Chronicles of Lives and Religion
in Cheshire, London 1891 p283, in associatiuon with opening of
Natwich chapel - described as 'a most remarkable man in his
day'.
Garrett, Philip, 1769-1843, WM
Born IoM; entered into ministry 1799, was superintendent
Rochdale circuit during 1835 Warren secession - effectively lost
control as originally sympathetic to some of reform ideas. (cf
Gowland Methodist Secessions Chetham Soc CS29
1979)
Quoted from Rosser (Letter7):
"The late Philip Garrett, also, was a native of Mona, and, as you
very well know, a most excellent, intelligent, and faithful
minister for many years. He commenced his labours in the year 1799
and continued, for more than forty-three years, to discharge the
duties of his sacred office with fidelity and zeal. The conference
record, after stating that he was born at Douglas, in the Isle of
Man, proceeds thus:- " In early life he became truly devoted to
God; his conversion was indisputable and clear, his piety was
sincere and uniform, being maintained by a continued growth in
grace, and an habitual and useful employment in the service of
Christ. He entered the Christian ministry in 1799, which he was
enabled to exercise with an unblemished reputation for upwards of
forty-three years. He lived in a state of crucifixion to the
world, and 'coveted no man's silver or gold, or apparel.' The poor
of Christ's flock were the constant objects of his solicitude and
care, by whom, and by the people of his charge in general, he was
much beloved. He possessed great simplicity of character; his
manners were affable and frank, and his professions without guile.
He manifested strong sense, and exhibited great originality in
thought and expression; his attainments in some departments of
natural science were highly respectable; his discourses from the
pulpit were often accompanied with much divine unction and power,
which were graciously continued as long as he was permitted to
engage in the services of the sanctuary, so that he spoke of the
last scene of his labours in connection with the militant church,
as having been the happiest of his life. He was brought 'to death
and to the house appointed for all living' by a lingering illness;
but when informed that there existed no hope of his recovery, he
said, 'I know it. I do not wish to recover, for I long to die.' A
short time before his dissolution, he observed, ' My final hour is
come. I am in sight of the port, and there are those that wait to
welcome me: I rest on the great atonement, which has been the
subject of my ministry.' He died January 31st, 1843, in the
seventy-fourth year of his age."
Biography: R. Felvus The Methodist Preacher: or
recollections of the late Rev. Philip Garrett
London:1864
Gawne, John
First recorded society was in the home of John Gawne, who
became a local preacher. It is recorded that Gawne, together with
a man named Morrison, took over the preaching at Douglas, walking
barefoot all the way, and washing their feet in the Ballaquayle
Stream before preaching in their 'respectable' boots.
Gick, John -1836, WM
Quoted from Rosser (Letter7):
John Gick was a native of the Isle of Man, and was called into our
general work in the year 1821. "He laboured for several years as a
missionary in the West Indies, where he suffered much from
personal and family affliction; in consequence of which it was
found necessary for him to return to his native land. His piety
was sound, and characterised by simplicity and affection. His
talents as a preacher were acceptable and useful; and he was
faithful and diligent. In his last affliction he enjoyed great and
uninterrupted peace with God through Christ; and exchanged
mortality for life, May 28th, 1836."
