Laban Ainsworth
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Laban Ainsworth was an American
clergyman and pastor
. He holds the record for the longest serving pastorate in American history. He served as pastor in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
from 1782 to 1858, a period of 76 years. Ainsworth was also adept at writing hymn
als.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
clergyman and pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
. He holds the record for the longest serving pastorate in American history. He served as pastor in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Jaffrey is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,457 at the 2010 census.The primary settlement in town, where 2,757 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined as the Jaffrey census-designated place and is located along the Contoocook River at the...
from 1782 to 1858, a period of 76 years. Ainsworth was also adept at writing hymn
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
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