A commemorative sermon delivered by Richard Varick Dey in 1825, "A Discourse, Delivered in the Middle Dutch Church in Cedar-Street, N.Y. on Sabbath Evening, June 12th, 1825, on Occasion of the Death of Mrs. Mary Laidlie," offers a glimpse into the religious and social customs of early 19th-century New York. Dey's oration reflects upon the life and passing of Mrs. Laidlie, likely a prominent member of the Middle Dutch Church. This historical document provides insight into the eulogistic traditions of the time, the role of the church in community life, and the theological perspectives on death and mourning prevalent during this era. The sermon is a valuable resource for researchers interested in religious history, social history, and the history of New York City.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.