J.C. Ryle Quotes

John Charles Ryle was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. He was the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool. Among his longer works are Christian Leaders of the Eighteenth Century, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, Principles for Churchmen. He was described as having a commanding presence and vigorous in advocating his principles albeit with a warm disposition. He was educated at Eton and the University of Oxford. He was Craven scholar in 1836, graduated B.A. in 1838, having been placed in the first class in literæ humaniores in the preceding year, and proceeded M.A. in 1871. He was created D.D. by diploma on 4 May 1880.