Sixty years with Plymouth Church by Stephen Morrell Griswold
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"Sixty Years with Plymouth Church" by Stephen Morrell Griswold is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the author's personal experiences and observations from his long association with Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, under the leadership of the renowned pastor Henry Ward Beecher. The book explores various aspects of church life, significant events, and the influence of Beecher on the congregation and religious landscape of the time. The
opening of the book introduces us to Griswold's journey from rural New England to New York City in 1851, driven by ambition and the desire for a larger life. Upon his arrival in Brooklyn, he is drawn to Plymouth Church, where he experiences a warm welcome and the profound impact of Beecher's preaching. Griswold's reflections emphasize the church's vibrant community, its innovative services, and the pivotal role it played in addressing social issues of the day, particularly the abolitionist movement. The subsequent chapters promise an exploration of the church's rich history and its members' deep commitment to faith and social justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Griswold, Stephen Morrell, 1835-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sixty years with Plymouth Church |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Plymouth Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24356 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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