The book "Extract from a Sermon Preached in Bulfinch Street Church, Boston, January 9, 1853, the Sunday After the Funeral of the Deceased Amos Lawrence" was written by Frederick Gray T. Graham (Frederick Turrell Graham). This speech reflects the church's response to the death of the famous American philanthropist and businessman Amos Lawrence. The author examines the themes of life, death, charity and memory, giving the reader a deeper understanding of the meaning of good deeds and community service. The book also highlights the socio-cultural context of the 19th century in America and the spiritual aspects of the problems that affected the society of that time.