Eliphalet Adams
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Eliphalet Adams was an eminent minister
of New London, Connecticut
. He graduated from Harvard University
in 1694. He was ordained February 9, 1709, and died in April 1753, aged 76. Dr. Chauncy spoke of him as a great "Hebrician".
He published a sermon on the death of Rev. James Noyes of Stonington
; election sermons, 1710 and 1733; a discourse, occasioned by a distressing storm on March 3, 1717; a thanksgiving
sermon in 1721 and gave a sermon on the death of Gov. Leverett Saltonstall I
in 1724.
He spoke at the ordinations of William Gager
, May 27, 1725 and Thomas Clap
, 1726; and at a discourse before a society of young men in 1727.
Minister of religion
In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform functions such as teaching of beliefs; leading services such as weddings, baptisms or funerals; or otherwise providing spiritual guidance to the community...
of New London, Connecticut
New London, Connecticut
New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States.It is located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, southeastern Connecticut....
. He graduated from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in 1694. He was ordained February 9, 1709, and died in April 1753, aged 76. Dr. Chauncy spoke of him as a great "Hebrician".
He published a sermon on the death of Rev. James Noyes of Stonington
Stonington
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; election sermons, 1710 and 1733; a discourse, occasioned by a distressing storm on March 3, 1717; a thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the same day as Columbus Day in the...
sermon in 1721 and gave a sermon on the death of Gov. Leverett Saltonstall I
Leverett Saltonstall I
Leverett Saltonstall , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts who also served as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, President of the Massachusetts Senate, the first Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts and a Member of the Board of Overseers of...
in 1724.
He spoke at the ordinations of William Gager
William Gager
William Gager was an English jurist, now known for his Latin dramas.He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford....
, May 27, 1725 and Thomas Clap
Thomas Clap
Thomas Clap, also spelled Thomas Clapp , was an American academic and educator, a Congregational Minister, and college administrator. He was both the fifth rector and the earliest to be called "president" of Yale College .He was born in Scituate, Massachusetts, and studied with Rev...
, 1726; and at a discourse before a society of young men in 1727.