This short biography offers a glimpse into the life and career of Thomas Worcester, a prominent American clergyman and theologian of the 19th century. Sampson Reed, a fellow minister and friend of Worcester, provides a sympathetic and insightful portrait of a man who played a key role in the development of American Protestantism. From his early years as a missionary in India to his later work in theological education and biblical scholarship, Worcester's life reflects the changes and challenges of a dynamic and transformative era in American religious history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.