 His ordination as deacon followed in London on 24 December 1620, then as priest on 13 March 1625.In 1624 he became vicar of Tillingham, Essex, but resigned that benefice in 1629 to become vicar of Hexton and rector of Stoke Newington, and he still held both livings at his time of death.He died between 26 and 29 August 1638 and was buried at Stoke Newington.