Reade, a Methodist minister, was living near Rome, Ohio, as of 1887. His works include:
- The Exodus, and Other Poems, 1883
- Sketch of the Life of Samuel Morris (Prince Kaboo), 1896
- Almighty Spirit, We Confess Thee God
- God Careth for Me
- I’ll Sing for Jesus While I’ve Breath
- O Join with the Worshipping Angels to Sing
- Safe Tonight