Excerpt from A Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Church of England in the British North American Provinces
This Society, originating in the pious efforts of Dr. Bray, was incorporated by Royal Charter from William L, in 1701, with the avowed Object of providing for the maintenance of ministers of the Church in the different Colonies, Plantations and Factories of Great Britain.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of Church of England missions in British North American colonies from their inception in the 18th century to the establishment of the first colonial bishopric. The author draws on published proceedings of the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts and other sources to recount the challenges and triumphs of early missionaries in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Canada. He examines the role of the society in supporting these missions and the impact of the American Revolution on the development of the church in the region. The book provides valuable insights into the religious landscape of colonial North America and the role of the Church of England in shaping the spiritual lives of its people. Its detailed accounts of the efforts and experiences of missionaries and the communities they served cast light on the complex dynamics of religious life in a time of great social and political change. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781390424584_0
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