Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896. Excerpt: ... 1646--1896. THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, (CONGREGATIONAL, ) OLD SAYBROOK, CONN. The Celebration of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, l&gb. FORENOON SERVICES--9:45 A. M. DOXOLOGY. Invocation. (With the Lord's Prayer). Scripture Reading.--Rev. Frank R. Shipman Hymn--" O God, beneath thy guiding hand." Prayer.-REV. Leweu, yn Pratt, D. D. Address of Welcome.-Rev. Edward Everett Bacon Hymn--" Tis by thy strength." Historical Address. Rev. Amos S. Chesebrough, D. D. The Salutations of the First Church of Christ, Hartford. Rev. Chas. M. Lamson, D. D. Hymn--"Mighty God, while angels bless thee." BENEDICTION. RECESS FOR LUNCH. AFTERNOON SERVICES-i:45 P. M. Hymn--"Rise, 0 my soul." Prayer.-----Rev. John E. Bushnell Anthem--" Ye shall dwell in the land." Address--The Founders, 1646. Rev. Edward M. Chapman Address--The First Church of Norwich, r66o.-.-Rev. Chas. A. Northrop Address--Connecticut Emigration to Ohio, and its Results. Hon. Asa S. Bushnell, Governor Of Ohio Address--The First Church of Old Lyme, 1693. Rev. Arthur Shirley Hymn--"A mighty fortress is our God." Address--Yale University, 1702.----Pres. Timothy Dwight, D. D. Address--The Church in Centerbrook, 1725. Dea. Edgar W. Griswold Address--The First Church of Westbrook, 1726. Rev. Gurdon F. Bailey Address--The Ministries of Rev. William Hart and Rev. Frederick W. Hotchkiss, 1736-1844. Mr. James R. Sheffield Letter--Greetings of an Ex-Pastor, 1881-1884. Rev. Wilson D. Sexton Prayer.-----Rev. William H. Moore Hymn. (Original). Mrs. F. T. Bradley. On last page of this volume. ADDRESS OF WELCOME. REV. EDWARD EVERETT BACON. Two hundred and fifty years ago, sometime during the summer--the exact date is not known--this First Church of Christ was organized and established on this soil....
