Edward Stanley Bishop of Norwich in January 1844[3] and ordained in 1845 and was a curate in the Church of St Editha, Tamworth in 1849.
There was some controversy in 1853 when he was proposed for the St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury by the Edward Herbert, 3rd Earl of Powis but a court case ensued to prevent him from taking the incumbency.
Sydney Pierrepont, 3rd Earl Manvers supported Morse and was Vicar's warden throughout the incumbency.
After 20 years, Morse is thought to have raised and spent £18,000 on the interior alone, re-roofing the aisles and transepts, and redesigning the chancel.
Apart from the organ of 1871 (which was removed in 1915) the chancel stalls, bishop's throne, reredos, altar, sedilla and rood-screen are all from this date and still extant.