an English Congregational minister, was born in the parish of Martock, Somerset, in 1799. He was converted in early life; prepared for the ministry by self-culture and the assistance of his pastor; began preaching at Somerton, and afterwards held the pastorate at Bower Hinton, Martock, for thirty-six years, where he died, January 19, 1878. Mr. Cossins wrote The Life of Reverend Christopher Hull, who was the founder of the church at Bower Hinton; and compiled the hymn-book used by his congregation for many years. See (Lond.) Cong. Year-book, 1879, page 308.