John Strachan Quotes


Trusting in Christ, we may boldly join in the combat, and enlist ourselves among that disinterested band, who fight not for human ambition, or human praise, but for the honour of our Saviour, and the salvation of men.


Citations

Strachan, John. A Sermon, Preached at York, Upper Canada, Third of July, 1825, on the Death of the Late Lord Bishop of Quebec. John Carey, 1826.

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John Strachan
John Strachan
  • Born: April 12, 1778
  • Died: November 1, 1867
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Profession: Bishop Toronto

John Strachan was a notable figure in Upper Canada and the first Anglican Bishop of Toronto. He is best known as a political bishop who held many government positions and promoted education from common schools to helping to found the University of Toronto.