---
title: 'To the Pious and Benevolent (1809)'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Archibald Alexander, D.D., LL.D.'
- 'Ashbel Green'
- 'Jacob Jones Janeway'
- 'James Patriot Wilson, Sr.'
date: 1857-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Church History'
- 'Race Relations and Slavery'
scriptures:
- 'John 3'
- 'Acts 2'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/alexander-green-janeway-wilson-1857-to-the-pious-and-benevolent-1809
---

# To the Pious and Benevolent (1809)

1857 historical sketch of the First African Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia), recounting its founding, need for a worship building, outreach to Black residents, and appeal for benevolent support.

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