When was it published?

July 9, 1789 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News July 9, 1789

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Israel Evans, Rev. Mr. Belknap, Rev. Mr.Eckley, Rev. Mr. Woodman, Rev. Mr. Macclintock, Rev. Mr. Colby, Rev. Mr. Smith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ordination, Concord Church, Rev Israel Evans, Pastoral Installation, Religious Ceremony

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Rev. Israel Evans was installed as pastor of the church in Concord on Wednesday, the first instant, with a ceremony involving prayers, a discourse, and music by several reverends including Belknap, Eckley, Woodman, MacClintock, Colby, and Smith.

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On Wednesday. the first instant, was installed to the pastoral care of the church of Christ in Concord.in this State,the Rev. ISRAEL Evans, late chaplain of the New-Hampshire Brigade.— The public solemnity was introduced with prayer by the Rev. Mr. BELKNAP—an ingenious, well adapted discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr.ECKLEY, from 2. Cor. 4. 7—the ordaining prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. WOODMAN—the charge was given by the Rev. Mr. MacCLINTOCK, and the right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. COLBY ; and the concluding prayer was made by the Rev. Mr. SMITH.—Several pieces of musick were performed in a masterly manner ; and the diligent attention and exemplary decorum in the behaviour of a numerous assembly, did no less honour to themselves, than to the solemn occasion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Ordination Concord Church Rev Israel Evans Pastoral Installation Religious Ceremony

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Israel Evans Rev. Mr. Belknap Rev. Mr.Eckley Rev. Mr. Woodman Rev. Mr. Macclintock Rev. Mr. Colby Rev. Mr. Smith

Where did it happen?

Concord

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Concord

Event Date

On Wednesday, The First Instant

Key Persons

Rev. Israel Evans Rev. Mr. Belknap Rev. Mr.Eckley Rev. Mr. Woodman Rev. Mr. Macclintock Rev. Mr. Colby Rev. Mr. Smith

Outcome

the installation was conducted with prayer, discourse from 2 cor. 4.7, ordaining prayer, charge, right hand of fellowship, concluding prayer, and masterly music performances; a numerous assembly showed diligent attention and exemplary decorum.

Event Details

Rev. ISRAEL Evans, late chaplain of the New-Hampshire Brigade, was installed to the pastoral care of the church of Christ in Concord; the public solemnity included prayer by Rev. Mr. BELKNAP, discourse by Rev. Mr. ECKLEY, ordaining prayer by Rev. Mr. WOODMAN, charge by Rev. Mr. MacCLINTOCK, right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. COLBY, and concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. SMITH.