THE CHURCH POLITY OF THE PILGRIMS IBD

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'The Church Polity Of The Pilgrims' is a historical sermon delivered by Joshua Wyman Wellman on December 21st, 1856, at the Eliot Church in Newton, Massachusetts. This sermon delves into the ecclesiastical governance and principles that guided the Pilgrims, offering insights into their religious practices and beliefs. Wellman?s work provides valuable historical context for understanding the foundations of Congregationalism in America and the unique church structure established by the early settlers.Exploring themes of religious freedom and self-governance, this sermon is a window into the spiritual and organizational life of the Pilgrims. It remains a relevant resource for those interested in the history of American religious institutions, the legacy of the Pilgrims, and the development of church polity in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.