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A KINDLY CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN
William
Garden Cowie Bishop of Auckland 1869 - 1902
by Frank Wright ISBN 978-1-877332-42-5
Price: NZ$55.00
plus pack and freight
The book has illustrations and photos.
There is a full Index.
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| William Garden Cowie was the first Bishop of Auckland
in what is now known as the Anglican tradition. He was bishop
from 1869 until his death in 1902. Cowie was the successor to
Bishop Selwyn and he was in fact Selwyn’s choice as the
Auckland synod had delegated the appointment of his successor
to Selwyn himself .
William Cowie graduated from Cambridge University and after
ordination spent time as an Indian Army chaplain, an experience
which he never forgot. He came to New Zealand from an English
parish and established a reputation for devoted pastoral ministry.
He travelled constantly and arduously in the primitive conditions
of the time. Remote groups welcomed his visits and his friendly
manner. It was said that he made no enemies. Cowie was a capable
administrator and many present day institutions within the
church owe their origin to him or his wife Eliza
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Bishop Cowie was very much a part of the early history of
Auckland and his influence extended well beyond the confines
of his church. Among other foundations the Institute for the
Blind (now known as The Foundation of the Blind) owes its
origins to his efforts.
This is an interesting account of Bishop Cowie’s life
and work. Frank Wright has made the primary sources very much
a part of his record; he lets Cowie and his contemporaries
speak for themselves as much as he can. Those who wish to
understand modern Auckland and the place of the Anglican church
need to read this book.
The author, Frank Wright grew up in vicarages in various
parts of the North Island of New Zealand and subsequently
prepared for ordination at St John’s College, Auckland.
He ministered in parish work until 1977 and was then engaged
with the Association of Blind Citizens until his retirement.
His interest in Bishop Cowie began with an essay during his
time at St John's College and this book is the fruition of
many years of research.
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Bishop Cowie (seated). The chaplain is his son John.
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CONTENTS Acknowledgements 6
Introduction 8
Chapter 1, Early Life; England and India 15
Chapter 2, Stafford 34
Chapter 3, Nineteenth Century New Zealand 54
Chapter 4, Arrival in New Zealand; First journeys 62
Chapter 5, Family 83
Chapter 6, Mission, Melanesia, Waiapu and travels 98
Chapter 7, Views and Opinions 112
Chapter 8, Ministry to Maori 144
Chapter 9, Taranaki 162
Chapter 10, Visiting England, 1888 and 1897 173
Chapter 11, Education 193
Chapter 12, Women and Women's ministry 205
Chapter 13, Other involvements and interests 220
Chapter 14, Administration; Clergy, Lay Readers, Home mission
228
Chapter 15, Administration; Cathedral, Synod, Primacy 246
Chapter 16, Last days 270
Bibliography 285
Index 288 |
The author, Frank Wright |
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