1915. 609p

The Church of the Brethren experienced significant challenges during its early years, including hardships from frontier life and a lack of transportation, which contributed to indifference among settlers. A spiritual awakening after three years of struggle marked a pivotal moment in Pennsylvania's religious landscape, with Beissel emerging as a leader and causing divisions within the community. Revival meetings led to the establishment of congregations, but the scarcity of historical records underscores the difficulties in documenting the Church's early activities, with key figures like Alexander Mack, Sr. playing crucial roles despite limited biographical information.