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William Gouge
November 1, 1575 – December 12, 1653
Puritan Pastor & Westminster Divine
46 years of faithful pastoral ministry — Westminster divine
Biography
English Puritan pastor who served at St. Ann Blackfriars in London for 46 years and was a member of the Westminster Assembly. His 'Of Domesticall Duties' was one of the most comprehensive Puritan treatments of family life, and his commentary on Hebrews remained influential for generations.
Faith & Testimony
Gouge was known for his consistent pastoral faithfulness — nearly half a century at one church. As a Westminster divine, he helped craft the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms. His practical theology of household piety shaped Puritan family life across England and New England.