Having become rector of Watton-at-Stone in 1645, he lost all his positions after refusing the 'engagement' pledge in 1649.
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He took the engagement to the Commonwealth in October 1644, and was constantly in the House of Lords during the proceedings against Archbishop William Laud.
His first living was at Wrenbury in Cheshire, from which he was expelled in 1648 for refusing to take the engagement.