An Historical Discourse, delivered by Thomas March Clark in St. John's Church, Providence, Rhode Island, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the parish on St. Barnabas's Day, June 11, 1872. This detailed account offers valuable insights into the early history of St. John's Church and its significance within the broader community of Providence. Clark's discourse not only recounts the parish's foundational years but also reflects on the evolving religious landscape of the time.This historical record provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century church life and is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Providence and the Episcopal Church. It captures the spirit of the era and the enduring legacy of faith.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.