This book is a collection of historical discourses delivered in honor of the two-hundredth anniversary of the founding of the First Church of New Haven, Connecticut. The sermons explore the history of the church, its role in the community, and the evolution of religious beliefs and practices over the centuries. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural history of colonial America, as well as the enduring legacy of this influential church. 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 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. 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.