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Opening Sermon and Procession

When
1 July 1643
Where
Westminster Abbey
Part of
First Meeting of the Westminster Assembly of Divines

The Assembly's first meeting began with a sermon by William Twisse in the nave of Westminster Abbey on 1 July 1643.

The divines gathered for the first meeting on 1 July 1643. William Twisse delivered the opening sermon in the nave of Westminster Abbey. Following this service, the group processed to their designated meeting place.

Sources

  1. Westminster Assembly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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