In this fascinating and insightful autobiography, Isaac Williams recounts his life and career as a clergyman, poet, and scholar. From his childhood in Wales to his experiences at Oxford University and his later work as a vicar, Williams provides readers with a unique perspective on the evolution of the Anglican church in the 19th century. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the church and the evolution of Christian thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.