Samuel Ward was born in 1577 in the city of Haverhill in the English county of Suffolk, famous for its Protestant foundations.
In 1596, after graduating from St John’s College, Samuel began ministry in his hometown, and from 1603 he preached for thirty years at St Mary-le-Tower Church in Ipswich, the capital of one of the two most populous counties in England.
Five hundred years ago, being a city preacher was a great honor, and this appointment highlighted Samuel Ward’s qualities as a minister. He had a remarkable gift to gain people, and all the parishioners were very fond of his mentor.
Samuel Ward passed into eternity in 1638.
