However he was a hard worker and an active teacher , being promoted to a variety of offices .
In 1709 before his two famous sermons , Thomas Hearne dismissed him as a loud - mouthed wine - soaker .
He was a hard worker and an active teacher , being promoted to a variety of offices .
In 1709 before his two famous sermons , Thomas Hearne dismissed him as a loud - mouthed wine - soaker .