Floyd W. Tomkins

Floyd W. Tomkins (1854–1915) was an American Episcopal priest and author known for religious writings and sermons. He served as rector of Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia, where his preaching and pastoral leadership shaped the congregation’s spiritual life. Tomkins wrote in a devotional, instructive style, aiming to connect Christian doctrine with daily practice and moral responsibility. His published work reflects the concerns of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American Anglicanism, emphasizing faith, prayer, and the duties of Christian service. Remembered primarily as a clergyman-writer, he contributed to the era’s tradition of sermon literature and religious reflection.