PREFACE.


   With the exception of only two or three, the interest-
ing histories of the churches which are here presented
have been prepared by their respective pastors expressly
for this book. As to the arrangement of the subject mat-
ter, we have placed the denominations in alphabetical
order. We sincerely regret the inability to secure the
two or three photographs that are omitted, but it is no
fault of the publishers.
   We trust that any slight errors may be generously
overlooked, since they are not due to any lack of pains-
taking care.
                               THE PUBLISHERS.