On leaving New York he removed to Philadelphia, succeeding the celebrated Dr. Stoughton as pastor of the Sansom Street Baptist Church. Here he was as popular as elsewhere, ministering to one of the largest congregations in the city, and maintaining his high position as a leader in the Baptist denomination.
He left New York and went to Philadelphia, succeeding Dr. Stoughton as pastor of the Sansom Street Baptist Church, where he enjoyed great popularity and maintained his leadership status among the congregation, which was comparable to his standing in other areas of the city.