William Symington (minister)

William Symington (1795-1862) was a Scottish Reformed Presbyterian minister and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the 19th-century Scottish religious landscape, particularly within the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Symington was born in Paisley, Scotland, and educated at the University of Glasgow. He was licensed to preach by the Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery of Paisley in 1818 and ordained as minister of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation in Stranraer in 1820. In 1839, he became Professor of Theology in the Reformed Presbyterian Church's theological hall, a position he held until his death.

Symington was a staunch defender of the Reformed Presbyterian principles, including the Covenants of Scotland and the Headship of Christ over the nations. He was a prolific writer, producing several theological works that explored these themes. His most notable publications include Messiah the Prince (1839), a systematic treatment of Christ's mediatorial dominion; On Atonement and Intercession (1840); and The Mediatorial Dominion of Christ (1858). These works contributed significantly to the development and articulation of Reformed Presbyterian theology.

Symington was known for his intellectual rigor, his commitment to biblical orthodoxy, and his passion for the glory of Christ. He exerted considerable influence on the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland and beyond, and his writings continue to be studied and valued by Reformed theologians today.