Brooks, Phillips

(1835–93) Protestant religious leader; born in Boston, Mass. He graduated from Harvard in 1855, taught briefly, and was ordained an Episcopal minister in 1859. His famous hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem" was first sung in 1868. From 1869–91 he served as pastor of Trinity Church and he was university preacher at Harvard. His Lectures on Preaching were published in 1877. He died not long after he was consecrated Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts in 1893.

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Bedford: Harris; Kendall, Luke (Hinkins 79), Allen, Staten; Hepher, Malone; Tonga'uiha, Johnson, Brooks, Phillips, Brenton, Strauss, Kettle, Paramore (Brady 69).

Frustration as Cov slip again; RUGBY UNION: Attacking game at the Butts Park Arena proffers just one bonus point

BEDFORD: Harris; Kendall, Luke (Hinkins, 80), Allen, Staten; Hepher, Malone; Tonga'uiha, C Johnson, Brooks, Phillips, Brenton, Strauss, Kettle, Paramore (Brady, 69).

Rugby Union: Bedford force issue to leave Cov bereft; Coventry 24 Bedford 31

Bedford: Harris; Moir, Luke, Allen, Kendall; Hepher, Malone; Tonga'uha, Johnson, Brooks, Phillips, Brenton, Strauss, Kettle, Paramore.

Cov fired up for final fling; RUGBY UNION: Looking ahead to tomorrow's Butts Park Arena showdown

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