Religious works:
* A Plea for the West: (1835) This influential book advocated for the expansion of Presbyterianism into the American West.
* Six Sermons on Intemperance: (1826) Beecher was a vocal advocate for the temperance movement and this work was a significant contribution to the cause.
* The Importance of the Pulpit: (1846) A defense of the role of the clergy in society.
* The Life of the Rev. Dr. Leonard Bacon: (1882) A biography of his close friend and fellow theologian.
* Autobiography of Lyman Beecher: (1863) An account of his life and ministry.
Other notable works:
* A View of the Scriptural Doctrine of Slavery: (1832) A work that defended the abolition of slavery on religious grounds.
* The History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the American Continent to the Present Time: (1841) A comprehensive history textbook.
* A Treatise on the Nature, Sources, and Effects of Sin: (1854) A theological treatise on the nature of sin.
Influence and legacy:
Lyman Beecher was a significant figure in American religious history. His writings helped to shape the landscape of American Protestantism and contributed to the rise of various social reform movements. He was also a strong advocate for education and played a key role in the founding of several prominent educational institutions, including Lane Theological Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio.
His legacy is also connected to his children, who became notable figures in their own right. His most famous children were Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of *Uncle Tom's Cabin*), Henry Ward Beecher (a renowned preacher and abolitionist), and Catherine Beecher (an influential educator and advocate for women's rights).