Excerpt from Three Score and Ten: The Story of St. Philips' Church, New York City; A Discourse Delivered in the New Church, West Twenty-Fifth St., At Its Opening, Sunday Morning, February 17, 1889
This sketch takes us back to a period when New York was not the New York of to-day. As late as 1825, the total population of the city was only Of this number, were colored people. Of the latter only sixty persons were taxed, while only sixteen were qualified to vote. At this period, also, slavery still existed in New York, not being completely abolished until 1827. Fifty years ago only nine churches from this city were represented in the Diocesan Convention.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the rich history of the prominent New York City parish, St. Philip's Church. From its inception as a ministry to people of African descent within the Episcopal Church to its status as a distinct parish, the struggles and triumphs of St. Philip's mirror those of the black community in New York. The author traces the church's journey through numerous relocations and periods of both growth and hardship, providing illuminating insights into the changing social and religious landscape of the city. The book delves into the lives of key figures within the parish, including its first minister, the Rev. Peter Williams, a former slave who became a respected leader in both the religious and secular spheres. Through its detailed account of St. Philip's history, this book sheds light on the resilience and determination of the black community in America and the vital role of faith in their struggle for equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282805807_0
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