A Semi-Centenary Discourse Delivered in the First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia

This fascinating 1857 discourse provides an in-depth history of the First African Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and its first pastor, Rev. John Gloucester. With insights into the struggles and triumphs of African American congregations in the pre-Civil War era, A Semi-Centenary Discourse Delivered in the First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia is an invaluable resource for scholars and history buffs alike.

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