O blessed Saviour, give me grace like Thee, to make Religion my first, and chiefest care, and devoutly to observe, all solemn times, and all holy Rites, which relate to Thy worship.

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The Tomb of Bishop T. He was for some time tutor of his college; but the most characteristic reminiscence of his university life is the mention made by Anthony Wood that in the musical gatherings of the time Thomas Ken of New College a junior would be sometimes among them and sing his part. It is said that upon the occurrence of the vacancy the King mindful of the spirit he had shown at Winchester exclaimed "Where is the good little man that refused his lodging to poor Nell?" and determined that no other should be bishop.

Thomas Ken (July 1637 – 19 March 1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops and one of the fathers of modern English hymnology.