St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, New York, is one of the oldest and most venerable institutions of its kind. This detailed and engaging history, written by longtime pastor Hugo William G. Hoffman, provides a rich and compelling account of the church's founding, growth, and ongoing mission. With fascinating anecdotes and archival photographs, The History of St. Paul's Ev. Luth. Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., from 1853-1903 is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Lutheran Church in America. 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.