![[Item #49933] The Origin, General Character, and the Present Situation of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States of America--a Sermon, Preached in St. James' Church, in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, May 18th, A.D. 1814. On the occasion of the opening of the General Convention of the said Church, and of the consecration of the Right Rev. Bishop Moore, of Virginia. John Henry HOBART.](https://lornebair.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/49933.jpg?auto=webp&v=1593578449)
The Origin, General Character, and the Present Situation of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the United States of America--a Sermon, Preached in St. James' Church, in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, May 18th, A.D. 1814. On the occasion of the opening of the General Convention of the said Church, and of the consecration of the Right Rev. Bishop Moore, of Virginia
Philadelphia: Printed for Bradford and Inskeep by J. Maxwell, 1814. First Edition. Octavo (19cm.); removed but retaining half title page; 38pp. Light foxing to preliminaries, stock a bit toned, else Very Good and sound.
Account of the Episcopal Church in the United States by John Henry Hobart (1775-1830), one of the Church's youngest appointed bishops, his rapid rise through its ranks in part due to the "depressed state of his church in the decades after the American Revolution" (anb.org). Only thirty-six when he assumed the role, Hobart was known to powder his hair to appear more advanced in years. SABIN 32295; SHAW & SHOEMAKER 31733.
Price: $150.00
