Report of Commemorative Services with the Sermons and Addresses at the Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885.

This volume offers a vivid snapshot of a pivotal moment in American Episcopal history, preserving the 1880s celebrations that marked the hundred‑year anniversary of Bishop Samuel Seabury’s election. Within its pages you’ll find the formal resolutions adopted by the Connecticut Diocese, the detailed plans of the commemorative committee, and the specially crafted Thanksgiving prayer that opened the Easter‑day services. The narrative unfolds through the recorded speeches and sermons delivered by the presiding bishop, giving listeners a sense of the solemn reverence and communal pride that defined those gatherings.

Beyond the official proceedings, the book includes an appendix featuring an additional sermon preached in Aberdeen and a scholarly paper on Seabury’s legacy. These supplemental texts enrich the historical record, providing context and personal reflections that bring the era’s ecclesiastical life to life. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the traditions, debates, and heartfelt devotion that shaped the early American church.