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Richard May, from Calamy's Nonconformist Memorial 2:449.
Mr. Richard Mayo. A man of sincere godliness. His labours here [Kingston] were crowned with abundant success. He had afterwards a large and flourishing congregation in London, where for many years he continued an affectionate useful preacher. He was a great lover of peace and union; was of a sweet natural temper, and in all his conduct manifested great sincerity and prudence. In his last sickness he had great inward peace and serenity. His end was like an evening without clouds. He said to his worthy fellow-labourer, "I have had my infirmities and failings, but my heart hath been right with God as to the main; and I look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life." He died Sept, 8, 1695. His funeral was preached by Mr. N. Taylor, who succeeded him. He had 2 sons in the ministry; the one a Conformist, at St. Thomass, Southwark; the other, a Nonconformist at Kingston [afterwards (in part) at Hackney, on the division which took place on Mr. Barkers being chosen as Mr. Henrys successor].
Works. A plain Answer to this Q. What Course may a Christian take to have his Heart quickened and enlarged in secret Prayer. Three Serm. in Morn. Ex. The Life of Dr. Staunton. Two Conferences; one betwixt a Papist and a Jew, the other between a Protestant and a Jew. A Letter from Leghorn. A Comment on Romans, in the Contin. of Pool. A Sermon on the Cause and Cure of Strife and Divisions.
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Yours sincerely, 
"Illum oportet crescere me autem minui."
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