Originally published in 1845, this handbook contains a wealth of information on the history, doctrine, polity, and worship of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Written by two leading theologians of the day, it is an authoritative guide to the traditions and practices of one of America's oldest and most influential religious denominations. 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.