The Moral Efficacy and the Positive Benefits of the Ordinances of the Gospel: A Sermon, Preached at the Consecration of Trinity Church, in the City of New Haven. By John Henry Hobart and printed in New Haven by Oliver Steele. 1816, 9 x 5.5,” pamphlet.
In fair condition. Superficial wear to the outer covers, as well as chips around the edges and corners. Two old hand signatures on the front cover, one of which is from Levi Hubbard. Slight detachment at the tops and bottoms of pages towards the back of the book. Text block fully intact, with minor toning and foxing to pages. No known marginalia within the text block. Please see photos.
John Henry Hobart 1775-1830 served as the third Episcopal Bishop of New York, and advocated for the church’s expansion throughout New York and New England. The subject building is still standing and remains an Episcopal church. A unique and rare piece of Episcopal History.
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