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Creator: White, William, 1748-1836 Date: 1798 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. In this Easter sermon, Reverend White discusses his thoughts on 1 Corinthians 15:58, "Therefore, my beloved Brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your Labour is not in vain in the Lord." View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: White, William, 1748-1836 Date: {1797,1835} Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. Reverend White delivered this sermon in 1797, and again in 1835, with revisions noted on the inside front cover. Within, he discusses his thoughts on Psalms 90:12, "To teach us to number our Days, that we may apply our Hearts into Wisdom." View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: White, William, 1748-1836 Date: 1779/1836~ Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: William White (1748-1836) was born and educated in Philadelphia, and served as Rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church for 57 years. He also served as Chaplain of the Continental Congress, Chaplain of the Senate, the first presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and a long-time trustee for the University of Pennsylvania. In this charity sermon, Reverend White discusses his thoughts on Galatians 6:10, "As we have therefore Opportunity, let us do good unto all Men, especially unto them who are of the Household of Faith." A note on the cover states, “Towards ye End, there is an Allusion to ye Decease of Gen. Washington, and to ye dressing of ye Pulpit... in black. His successor. President Adams, was present.” View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1828-03 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to St. Peter's Church in March 1828. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupants' names, number of seats rented, rent rate, arrears, total owed and amount paid. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1810-09 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of arrearages, or late payments, for pew rents at Christ Church in September 1810. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, and sums due. Please note there is damage to one corner of the book, which renders some entries illegible. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: St. Peter's Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1810-09 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of arrearages, or late payments, for pew rents at St. Peter's in September 1810. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, sums due, and often the home address of the pew occupant. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: United Churches of Christ-Church, St. Peter's, and St. James's (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1809-03 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church and St. Peter's in March 1809. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, sums due and sums paid. Christ Church pew rents are listed from the beginning of the book, and St. Peter's pew rents start on page 27. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1808-09 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church and St. Peter's in September 1808. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, sums due and sums paid. Christ Church pew rents are listed from the beginning of the book, and St. Peter's pew rents start on page 27. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1808-03 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church and St. Peter's in March 1808. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, sums due and sums paid. Christ Church pew rents are listed from the beginning of the book, and St. Peter's pew rents start on page 25. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA -
Creator: United Churches of Christ-Church and St. Peter's (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1807-09 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church and St. Peter's in September 1807. Entries are listed by pew number, with occupant's name, number of seats, sums due and sums paid. Christ Church pew rents are listed from the beginning of the book, and St. Peter's pew rents start on page 23. View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia PA