 The honorary post of sub-almoner to the king was given to him in 1808, and in March 1809 he received a prebend at Westminster.On resigning his position at his old school he withdrew to his country living, residing there until 1820, when he was called to preside over the diocese of Exeter.At Exeter he remained for ten years, when he was translated to St Asaph, being elected to his new see on 12 March 1830 and confirmed on 7 April.