A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Howard who Departed This Life on Lord's Day Morning April 13 1777 Aged 43

<p>A poignant and historically significant sermon delivered by Simeon Howard in 1777 A Discourse Occasioned by the Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Howard offers a glimpse into the religious and social customs surrounding death and mourning in 18th-century America. This discourse delivered on the Lord's Day following Mrs. Howard's passing on April 13 1777 reflects the theological perspectives on death and the afterlife prevalent during that era. Howard's eulogy provides solace and spiritual guidance to his congregation while commemorating the life of the departed. As a primary source document this sermon offers invaluable insights into the cultural attitudes toward mortality gender roles and the consolatory role of religion in early American society. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>