This is a collection of eight sermons delivered by the Reverend Justus Mitchell from July 1, 1785 through August 23, 1797 at Canaan Parish, which evolved into The Congregational Church of New Canaan and the Town of New Canaan, Connecticut. Rev. Mitchell was the fourth minister of Canaan Parish. He studied theology at Yale College and graduated in 1776. His tenure at Canaan Parish began on September 4, 1782 and ended with his death on February 24, 1806 when he was 51 years old.