Stephen Charnock

Charnock studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge,[1] where he was converted to the Christian faith, beginning his spiritual journey as a Puritan divine.

After leaving the college, he possibly held a position as either a private teacher or tutor, then moved on to become a minister of the faith in Southwark for a short time, converting individuals to Christianity.

Due to new restrictions, Charnock was now legally prevented from practicing public ministry in Ireland, and in England where he returned.

Charnock began a co-pastorship at Crosby Hall in London in 1675; this was his last official place of ministry before his death in 1680.

Charnock's theological fame rests chiefly in his Discourses upon the Existence and Attributes of God, a series of lectures delivered to the members of his congregation at Crosby Hall; unfortunately, however, the Discourses were cut short by Charnock's death in 1680.