By 1770 the church was in a dangerous condition due to the state of the foundations of the tower, causing it to press on the west and south portions of the nave.

A service would normally have been taking place at the time, but fortunately for the congregation, the vicar was late arriving with the keys and they were still waiting outside.

Ian Nairn described Mason's version of the gothic revival style as "Marvellous nonsense" and "pure froth, without a care in the world".

The tenor was inscribed with a long list names of trustees and others who had had a part in rebuilding the church, including that of the Reverend Henry Morice, vicar of Dagenham from 1801 to 1807.

By 1877 it was decided to lower the floor of the Nave by 15 inches - the reason the windows seem so high today At the same time the organ was moved to the chancel, the pulpit replaced and the entire church refurnished with deal benches.

[7] It has passed resolutions to reject the ordination of women,[8] and receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Maidstone (currently Rod Thomas).