02236cam a22003013u 4500 24356 UtSlPG 20260610133546.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Griswold, Stephen Morrell, 1835-1916 Sixty years with Plymouth Church Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-18 Produced by Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "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.) Original publication data not identified Plymouth Church (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24356 65357 65357