History of the First Church in Springfield (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered June 22, 1875; With an Appendix: An Address Delivered June 22, 1875; With an Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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History of the First Church in Springfield: An Address Delivered June 22, 1875; With an Appendix stands as a detailed,, documen ted look at the early history of Springfield’s first church.

Through narrative and appendix material, it chronicles how the congregation formed, the ministers who guided it, and the development of church life from its colonial beginnings to the 18th century.

This edition compiles the historical address and accompanying notes, offering portraits of leaders like Rev. George Moxon and Rev. Robert Breck, descriptions of early meeting houses, and glimpses into the church’s governance, covenants, and Sabbath-school origins. It combines narrative history with primary‑source style excerpts to illuminate the town’s religious and community heritage.

• Learn how the church was organized and who helped shape its early leadership.
• Discover details about early meeting houses, parsonages, and local governance.
• Explore covenants, admissions, baptisms, and the evolution of church practice.
• See the development of the Sabbath school and other community religious activities.

Ideal for readers of local history, colonial New England religion, and genealogical research seeking context on Springfield’s first church and its lasting influence.

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