In 1665, the Colonial Legislature of New York Colony enacted a law stating:
"Whereas, The public worship of God is much discredited for want of ... able ministers to instruct the people in true religion, it is ordered that a church shall be built in each parish capable of holding two hundred persons; that ministers of every church shall preach every Sunday..."
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
New York Colony and Churches
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