...esent, describes with much particularity the organization of this Church, under date of Feb. 1, 1635-6:— Mr. Shepherd, a godly minister, came lately out of England, and divers other good Christ ians, intending to raise a church body, came and acquainted the magistrates therewith, who gave their approbation. They also sent to all the neighboring churches, for their elders to give their assi...