This is a biography of Henry Ware Jr., a prominent Unitarian theologian and preacher in the early nineteenth century. John Ware, the author and Henry's cousin, provides an intimate account of Henry's upbringing, education, and religious career. In addition to his theological work, Henry Ware Jr. was also an active abolitionist and supporter of women's rights, and these aspects of his character are explored in the book as well. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.