In this discourse, Convers Francis, a Unitarian minister, provides an overview of the progress of Christianity since the Reformation. He emphasizes the importance of individual freedom of conscience and choice in religious matters. Written in an engaging style, this book offers valuable insights into the theological debates that marked the New England region in the early 19th century. 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.