Publisher's Synopsis
Published in 1871, the desire of this essay is express the author's opinion of congregationalism. Includes etymology, transcription of the New Testament pattern, historical continuity of the apostles down to present day, civil policy of early settlers of New England, superior tact and supposed greater advantages of some of the sects, Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, return to doctrinal standards and more.