Introduction—What History is, and how divided

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SECTION I.—The Etymology of the place—Its situation—Geological character—Antiquity—Architectural features—Traditions—Commercial status

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SECTION II.—Ecclesiastical and Denominational accommodation—Literary and other advantages—Educational facilities—Scenery

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SECTION III.—Past religious state—Feeble instrumentality of its reformation—David Saunders, the pious Shepherd of Salisbury Plain—His early life—Correction of error in former narratives

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SECTION IV.—His early efforts—Appearance before a Magistrate—Anecdotes—Cornbury mill—Death—Funeral—Inscription

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SECTION V.—Verbatim copy of two Original Letters—Poem to his memory

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SECTION VI.—Immediate results—Rev. H. Gauntlett—Cottage Services—Persecution—Anecdotes

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SECTION VII.—The encouragement from neighbouring Ministers—A Church formed—Sabbath schools—Chapel purchased—Opening services—Enlargement—First pastor—Separation—Second and third pastors

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SECTION VIII.—Cross-roads chapel—Ebenezer chapel—Fourth pastor—Chancery suit—Debt paid—Fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth pastors—Improvements—Jubilee

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Conclusion

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