Tyndale left Sodbury Hall for London where he hoped to acquire two things; a quiet refuge to begin translating scripture and the opportunity to share the gospel with as many people as he could gain access to. He secured the latter thanks to a glowing recommendation from Sir John. His former objective proved more elusive to attain. 

Seeking a sponsor to fund his translation project Tyndale visited the Bishop of London who politely declined his invitation. Discouraged Tyndale turned to God for a solution. He was provided one in the form of Humphrey Monmouth, a merchant who was not only willing to offer him funds to translate the Bible but a place in his home as well. 

Tyndale was joined by John Frith, his friend and colleague from Cambridge. Frith was a mathematician and linguist. His help proved invaluable to Tyndale as he launched his lifework.