For more than two centuries, the Presbyterian Church has played a vital role in the religious and cultural life of the United States. In this authoritative history, acclaimed scholar William Henry Roberts provides a sweeping overview of the church's growth and development, from its founding in the early 18th century to the present day. Through insightful analysis and compelling storytelling, Roberts illuminates the many challenges and triumphs faced by the Presbyterian Church, and demonstrates its enduring importance as a force for good in American society.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 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.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.