Roger H. Lyon
This is the memorial address delivered by Roger H. Lyon at the laying of the cornerstone for the First Baptist Church in New York City on September 25th, 1891. It offers a detailed account of the historical significance of the event and the church’s place within the community. Lyon’s address provides valuable insights into the religious and social context of late 19th-century New York, reflecting the aspirations and values of the Baptist congregation.This historical document captures a pivotal moment in the church’s development and offers a glimpse into the architectural and spiritual foundations upon which it was built. A must-read for anyone interested in Baptist history, New York City history, or religious architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
