Upton (1760-1834) is the 14th essay in British Particular Baptists, Volume 5

At the time of his death in September 1834, James Upton’s congregation at Church Street, Blackfriars, was the largest Baptist church in London. His pastorate there for nearly half a century bears testimony to the fact that a High Calvinist ministry can thrive under a balanced, well-respected and godly leadership —even if all else around might seem to militate against it. As one of the founders of the original Baptist Union, it also demonstrates how such a minister, without sacrificing his personal convictions, can sometimes influence a denomination at large through positive engagement. --Terry Wolever