Proceedings of the General Convention of Congregational Ministers and Delegates in the United States
Subtitle: held at Albany, N.Y., on the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of October, 1852. : Together with the sermon preached on the occasion, by Rev. Joel Hawes, D.D. : Published by order of the convention
Contributors: Hawes, Joel, 1789-1867; Benedict, Seth Williston, 1803-1869, printer
Publisher: S.W. Benedict, 16 Spruce Street
Published: 1852
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
Subjects: Congregational churches; Slavery and the church
Notes: Wrapper title includes the additional phrase, "With an appendix, containing the principal debates."

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"Christ and Him crucified, the great theme of evangelical preaching; the world's hope and the basis of church prosperity. A sermon, preached before the convention of Congregational ministers, in the First Congregational Church in Albany, Oct. 5th, 1852. By J. Hawes, D.D. Published by request of the convention."--p. [29]-52.

"Officers of the convention," "the roll of members," and "honorary members," p. [3]-8.

Contents of appendix: Relations and intercourse of the East and West -- Church-building at the West -- Report on the plan of union -- The debate on slavery -- Closing addresses.