BUSHNELL, Horace, American theolo gian: b. Litchfield, Conn., 14 April 1802; d. Hartford, 17 Feb. 1876. He was graduated at Yale in 1827, engaged in journalistic and edu cational work, then studied law and theology at Yale, where for a time he was tutor, and in 1833 he began his brilliant pastorate of the North Congregational Church in Hartford, from which he retired owing to failing health in 1853. His writings on theological subjects were as remarkable for the interest and dis cussion which they aroused among religious scholars and thinkers as for their originality and independence of thought and vigor of utterance. Both as writer and preacher he was a commanding figure, and his influence was far-reaching. His works include 'Principles of National Greatness; Christian Nurture' (1847) ; 'God in Christ' (1849) ; (Christian Theology' (1851); 'Sermons for the New Life> (1858) ; 'Nature and the Supernatural' (1858) ; 'Char acter of Jesus' (1861) ; 'The Vicarious Sacri fice' (1865); 'Women's Suffrage, the Reform Against Nature' (1869) ; (Forgiveness and Law' (1874). He also contributed to several
periodicals, and propounded many original views, even to the extent of being accused of heresy. However, he maintained his standing and commanded an ever increasing influence until his death. Consult Cheney, Mary B., 'Life and Letters of Horace Bushnell> (New York 1880); Munger, T. T., 'Horace Bushnell, Preacher and Theologian) (Boston 1899). The public services of Dr. Bushnell as a citizen were such as to make him long remembered for his civic pride and devotion to the interests of the city where his lifework was performed. Bushnell Park, Hartford, named in his honor, is a monument to his initiative and persistent efforts, whereby mainly the city came into pos session of one of its chief adornments.