Discourse by Rev. Henry Wilder Foote and Address by Rev. James Freeman Clarke,

Henry Wilder Foote, James Freeman Clarke

ISBN 10: 1334579687 / ISBN 13: 9781334579684

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the history of King's Chapel, a religious institution that has played a pivotal role in the development of Unitarianism in the United States. The author delves into the chapel's unique heritage, tracing its roots back to the Church of England and its subsequent transformation into a center of liberal religious thought. Through an analysis of the chapel's liturgy, the author sheds light on the evolving nature of Christian worship and the struggle for religious freedom in America. The book also examines the impact of key figures such as Rev. James Freeman, whose bold reforms shaped the identity of King's Chapel and laid the foundation for Unitarianism in New England. Overall, this book provides a fascinating account of a religious institution that has navigated centuries of theological change and remains a significant landmark in American religious history. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Discourse by Rev. Henry Wilder Foote and Address by Rev. James Freeman Clarke,
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334579687
• ISBN 13: 9781334579684
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Synopsis

A thoughtful look at an important moment in American church history.

This volume presents a discourse by Rev. Henry Wilder Foote and an address by Rev. James Freeman Clarke, D.D., delivered at King's Chapel on Sunday, April 12, 1885. It examines the legacy of the chapel’s liturgy, the blend of Anglican and New England influences, and the role of a historic church in a modern city. The piece invites readers to consider how liturgical practice, church governance, and a shared Christian spirit can shape a community across centuries.

Read as a window into the religious life of Boston in the late 19th century, the work explores how a single church can honor its past while engaging with present-day faith. It also reflects on the figure of James Freeman and the evolving witness of Unitarian and broader Protestant thought within a historically Anglican lineage.

• Context on the adoption and adaptation of the liturgy at King’s Chapel.
• Discussion of the chapel’s unique blend of Anglican heritage and Congregational polity.
• Biographical notes and reflections on Rev. James Freeman and his influence.
• Thoughtful questions about tradition, modernization, and ecumenical openness in worship.

Ideal for readers interested in church history, liturgy, and the dynamics of faith communities in America’s early years.