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Antiocli Cliurcli, Batler Couaiy, Alaliania

^ October 12th, ijth and 14th, iSg^,

*| OFFICERS:

^] J, E. Ko'.B, ''-^x^erator, . . -, - Rutledge, Ala.

|, C. C. I LOYD, CUrk, Greenville, "

'/'l S. A. Satti'.kwhite, Treasurer, - - - Letohatchie, **

The next session irill he hel'l with Siloam Church, Grenshato S

- C Mnii/, Ala., brrjinr'infj on Friday be/ore the second ^i

Suwlay in October, 181)4. Introductory sermon by \^

^j Eld. W. G. Avant; Alternate Eld J, E Kolh. |

1^ Minsiovary Sermon by Eld. J. F. Sims;

i Alternate, Eld. T. T. Dobbs.

'^ Advocate Print, GrecnriJle, Ala m

MINUTES

An riocii ( 'hi acH, Bitlei: Co., Alabama,

Friday, OcTOBtR 12, 1894. The delegates from the clmrches coiuposiug the Alabama Baptist Association met with Antiocli Church, Butler County, Ala ba mat

'i he Asf^oeiation being called lo order by the Moderator, Elder J. E. Kolb, prayer was offered by Elder S. J. Catts.

The intrnductory sermon was preached l)y P]lder W. H. Cheat> nam. Adjourned ibr dinner.

After.noo.v Session. 2 1'. M. The letters from tiie cliurches were read and names of delejrates enrolled as fc^llows:

FIRST DISTRICT.

llutledge— Elder J, F. Sims, Kider W, C. Avaut, J. T, Helms. Silaam— A, H. Kilbmoli, J. C. Kiliougti, J. H. Killough. Damascus — J. F. Barre, H. VV, J. Andress, "'•'Joseph Kieree. Uuic.i -J. E. Helms, W. O. Killough, C H, Morgan, -SJ. W. Holloway.

SECOND DfSTRtCT.

Spring Creek — J. I. Perdue, P. P. Perdue, E. L. Bowden. Mountain Hill— R. T. Poole, F^ M. Haussr, Bobt. L. Hall. Hickory Grove — R. H. Cross, J. C. Fonville, H M. Barkley. New Ebenezer— E. L. Adams, *B VV Addison, *eTeff Cook. Panola — J M. Stevens, G. R. Vickery, '^S. S. Loe.

THIRIJ DISTRICT.

steep Creek — Elder S. J. Catts, J. M. Dickinson, W. M. Grant, M. T. Williams.

Ellis — W. L. Hudson, F. E. May.

FOURTH DfSTKICT.

Indian Creek— Elder W. {[. Cheatham, Dan Harrison, E. L. Harristm.

Good Hope— H:. p. Watts. J. C Abbott.

Antioch— J. T Day, W. P. Bush, Wm Dickens, R W. Black.

Cravel Hill— Jno. A. Rhodes, ••'John Owens, John Hnib'v.

Absentees thus ••'

Organization : Ekler J, E. Kolb, Moderator; Elder C. C. Lloyd, Clerk; S. A. Satterwhite, Treasurer,

The CoustitutioD and Kules of Decorum were read by the Clerk.

Received correspondence.

Elder A. F. Goldsmith, of i\^ODtgoirery Association, Elder J. W. Stewart, of Conecuh Association, representing Orphans' Home, and Elder W. M. Harris, of Greenville, representing^ Alabama Baptist Sunday School Board and State Board of Missions were cordially received and invited to seats with us.

Bro. Stewart discussed cause of Orphans' Home.

Beport on Religious Exercises was read and adopted.

COMMITTEES TO REPORT AT PRESENT SESSION.

On Nominations— C. H. Morgan, J H. Killough, R. T. Poole.

On Documents acd State of Religion — F. M. Hauser, Chairman.

On Finance — W. P McQueen S, A Satterwhite.

On Audilitig -J. C Fonville, T. T, Dobhs.

On Time and Place — A H. Killough, W. J. Andress, J. T, Day.

On Ministerial Education —Elder W. G. Avant, J. S. Davidson, M. T. Williams

On Foreign Missions — Elder W. II. Cheatham, J. W. Hollo- way, W. L. Harrison.

On Home and State Missions -M. W, Rushton, J. W, Hollo- way, R. T. Poole

On Religious Literature— J. E. Kolb, W. P. Bush, E. L. Harrison.

On Obituaries— C. C. Lloyd, F, M. Hauser, W L. Hudson.

On Schools and Colleges — F. M. Hauser; C. C. Lloyd, J. W. Stevens.

On Temperance — S. A. Satterwhite, J. C. Abbott .left* Cook.

On Suofbiy Schools — W. P. McQueen, .J. C, Roucon, J, E, Roper

On Bible Cause— Elder W. C Avant, David Hurst, T. T. Dohbs.

On Religious Exercises — The pastor and deacons of Antioch Church, with Brethren li. H. Cross and H. P. Watts,

Adjourned till 0 a. m. Saturday.

Preaching to-night at 7 P m. by Elder W. C Avant.

SATUllDAY— Morning Skssion. 9 A. M. Prayer by Elder A, F. Goldsnjiib, Renewed call for correspondence.

Bro. Avant read report on Ministerial Kducatioii. Discussed by Cheatham, AvanI, Gohlsmith, Grant and others. Adopted.

Bro. Lloyd read report on Sunrlay Schools. After remarks by Fonville, Dickinson, Sims and C. H. Morgan it was adopted.

Adjourned for dinner.

Afternoon Session.

2 r. u. Discussion of Sunday School report resumed by Morgnn, Hauser, Vickery, Cheatham. Adopted.

Elder J. F. Siuis read report on Docutnents and State of Religion. Adopted.

Elder W. C Avant read rej.ort on Bible Cause. After re- marks by Avant, Sims, Grant and Morgan it was adopted.

Bro Lloyd read report of Executive Coniniittee Spoken to by Sims, Hauser, Lloyd, Morgan and other.*. Adopted

Comm'ttte on Religiuus Exerci.ses report as follows:

Preaching to-night by Eider T. E. .Morgan.

Devotional exercises at 9 a. m. to— morrow by Elder J, T. D-Av'id.-'On.

Preaching at 11 x .M to-morrow by Elder W. C. Avant.

Adjourned t'll 9 A m to-morrow.

SUNDAY — MoRNTXG Ses.ston. 9 A. M. Prayer meeting service by Bro. J. T. Davidson On motion of Bro. Fonville it was resolved that this Associa- tion raise a fund for colportage work within its bounds.

DELEGATE TO SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION. Elder J. E. Kolb. Alternate - F. M. Hauser.

DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION.

W. P. Bullock, C. C. Lloyd, H. P. Watts, R H. Cross, J E. Kolb, E. L. Harri-son, T. S. L. Grace.

Executive Committee to be continued with the addition of Brethren Jno. A. Rhode.^ H, P. Watts, W. L. Hudson and Elders T. E. Morgan, C, C. Lloyd and W. C Avant.

Bro. Lloyd read report on Obituaries. Adopted.

Bro. Fonville moved that the cash collection be apoliod to liquidate associational dues and balance turned over to Eseculive Committee

Bro. Hauser read report on Rpligiou-; Litcature Adopted.

Report on Temperance read by Clork. After remarks by Avant, Stevens, Rhodes, Lloyd, Dickinson and Morgan it was adopted.

Clerk read report on Schools and (.Colleges. Spoken to b}' Bru. Hauser. Adopted.

Bro. Clerk read report on Foreio^n Missions. Adopted.

The report on Home and State Missions was read by Bro. Lloyd. Adopted.

Report on Nominations was read and adopted.

Report of Finance Committee read by W. P. McQueen and adopted.

Auditing Committee's report read and adopted.

Clerk directed to correct Finance Exii'bit.

Clerk to be paid $10.00 for his services.

The Association to meet next y?ar with Siloam Church, Crenshaw County, Alabama.

llesolutiou by Bro. Hausei" —

Hesolved. That the thanks of this Association be tendered the citizens of this community for the generous hospitality extended to us.

That our prayers and best wi^hes be given the l)rethren of Antioch Church and that we pray to meet them all where

'■ rono'ieijiation.s iie'(-'i- break up. And Subbath.s liave no end.''

Adopted by a rising vote.

COMMITTEES TO REPORT NEXT SESSION

On Home and State Missions — J. C'. Fonville, J, C. Ronton, Dan Harrison.

On Foreign Missions — W. C. Avant, F. M, Ilauscr, W. P. Bush.

On Religious Literature — G. R. Yickery, I. F. Helms, J. F. Barrett,

On Schools and Colleges — T. E. Morgan, J no. A. Rhodes. J. I. Perdue.

On Temperance —W 1\ McQueen, H. P. Watts, Joseph Kierce.

On Sunday Schools— J. M. Dickinson, C. 11. Morgan, J. \V. Stevens.

On Bil)le Cau.se— W. 11. Cheatham, J. (1. Thomas, S. A. Satterwhite.

On Ministerial Education — d. F. Sims, T. T. Dobbs, R. T. Poole.

Missionary sermon at 11 A. M. by Elder W. C. Avant

The i)arting hand was given. Hymn, " Stand up for .le.^^U'i.' '

Benediction 1)3' Bro. Avant.

Adjouined to meet next vear with Sdoam.

.1. E. KOLB, Moderator. 0. C. LLOYD, Clerk.

REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS.

REPORT OF EXECUTIVE BOARD.

"We beg leave to report that in obedience to your instrnetioiis have kept up preaching at Bradleytoa. We collected '$3.10 at Fifth Sunday n)eetii]g in October at Mountain Hill Church, paid same to pastor, received of CJravel Hill $3 OO last year's pledge, paid Bro. Knlb $1.00 due him, paid ISih)am $1.25 and Antiooh $1 50. We also recommend that this Association continue the Executive Board for the purpose of employino; a Colponer in said Association to dij-tiibute Baptist literature, and that the Association rec(uest pledi^es of the different churches to pay expenses of said Colport.ige work. We further report that we have appropriated the amount of $81 50, pledged and paid the Association as folhnvs: Mouutain Hill, $20.00; Bradleytou, $20.00; Panola, $20,00; Ellis, $15.00; 8ih)am. $(i.50; Chapel Hill, $1 -lO, considered by us as weak churches in the Association. Respectfully submitted,

T, T. DoBBS, Chairman.

REPORT ON BIBLE CAUSE.

We. your committee on Bible Cause, lieg leave to report that the Bible is ttie nnly book that reveals God to man as his ruler. Lord and King in creation, redemption and salvation. The only book that points him to his eternal destiny.

Respectfully submitted,

\y. C. AvANT, Cliairman.

REPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS.

At the last setjsiou ot this Association a committee of one from each district was appointed to work up the Sabbath School cause. We find do report from thein in the letters sent up by tiie churches. Five report schools and fight m;:ke no report. One church reports tw.i si-hools and we learn they owe their exis- tence to the zeal of the sisters of that church. We realize that the great need of Chris:ians is a knowledge of the Bible, and we know no better way to get that knowledge than to engage in the •Sunday School work. '^•au}' of our church members seem to think schools are for children only, not realizing that we are all children iu the knowledge of God's word. Paul teaches us, Thes. 5-5, to "comfort ourselves together and edify one another." If any olijecc to Sunday Schools as conducted let them meet to- gether and study the Bible every Lord's day. Respectfully submitted,

W. P. McQtteen, Chairman.

EEPORT ON HOME AND STATE MISSIONS. This Association coatribiites nothing to Home Missions. For several years our eiforts for State evangelization have been con- fined miiinly to our own bounds. We have done this not because we desire to antagonize the agencies of the Bf,ptist State Con- vention, but because in our way we can accomplish more with the money contributed. We hope in the good cause of State Missions that every effort may be increased, every agency era- ployed and all antagonisms avoided, and we urge upon our churches to contribute more liberally to the end that the work of evangelization in our midst maj^ be more earnestly prosecuted Respectfully submitted,

E, L. Harrison, Chairmati.

REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.

Temperance means moderation and opposition to extremes. We may be intemperate in eating, in the use of tobacco, coffee, and many other things, even in language. But we desire to spea'c more specially of that soul-destroying and body-destroying liquid that is used as a beverage all over this fair land of ours — strong drink. Vain would be the effort to portray this mouster evil in all its imserable details. But we would recommend that aU persons and especially all who profess Christ refraiti alto- gether from this destructive evil. Brethren of the Alabama Association, let us beg you, lei us plead with you, let us heseech you "touch not, taste not, handle not the unclean thing." Respectfully submitted,

g. A. Sattkrwhite, Chairman.

REPORT ON SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

The committee beg leave to report that our members sb'iuld be in earnest sympathy and deeply interested in every effort to educate their children, They should build up and patronize their local schools and take great interest in the selection of teachers, looking to their morals as well as their literary qualifications. Especially do we recomnieiul Howard College as eminently worthy of our patronage, and al.io the .Judsoii Institute. We trust our members will do all they can to build up these sch')ols. We heartily commend the Seminary a^ Louisville and tiie grand W'^rk it is doing for the education of our younj; ministers. Respectfully subinift"d

F. M. IIausicr, Chairman.

REPORT ON RELIGIOUS LITERATURE.

We, your committee, beg leave to say that first of all the Ril»le should be earnestly and persistently read b)^ all who profess the nan:e of Christ. It is the woid of God, is truih without any mixture of error, and is able to make us wise unto salvaiion. It

is God's will written, witnessed and sealed by ike precious blood of Christ. We further recommend that we take and read our denoininaMonal papers and the best literature for our ciiildren in Sunday School. EespectfuUy submitted,

J. E. KoLB, Chairman. REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS.

We bave no statistics of the outlay for Foreign Missions, but are confident the eflPi^rts and agencies of the denomination are increasing, that the gospel is being prr ached to the betiighted in all places open to the missionary. The Gonly man or woman who enters this work deserves and should have not only our prayers >ind good wishes, but all the material aid we can spare. We bespeak for the cause of Foreign Missions a liberal con- tribution. Respectfully suhniittod

E, L. Harrison, Chairman. REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION.

Your committee beg to report that ignorance is the parent of evil and that all persons should be educated. Especially should til J ministry be educated that they may be relieved from embar- rassment in expounding the scriptures. And we would recom- mend that Howard College and our Theological Seminary give nmre attention to the educatiou of young- men preparing for the ministry, thus dispensing with the necessity of a special education for the ministry.

Respectfully submitted,

W C AvANT, Chairman.

REPORT ON D0CU3IENTS AND STATE OF RELIGION.

Having examined the letters from the churches we find first: The church at iSiloam invites the next session of this body to meet with them. Secondly, the church at Chapel Hill has or- dained Elder T. T. Dobbs to the full v7ork of the n.inistry, also has or(iained Bm. W. W Hill to the office of deacon The church at Mountain Hill has ordained brethren L. D. Barfield and L. F. Gregory to the office of deacon. Prayer meetings and Sunday Schools, we regret to sav, seem to be regarded as of little importance by the most of our churches. We further find that death has claimed eight of our faithful soldiers ; but while we view this with its proper decree of sorrow we are made to thank God and rejoice at the glad tidings and good news of the baptism of one hundred and six happy converts. Thus realizing that our spiritual condition is better than last reported, we ^j) on our way rejoicing and sing" Glory to God in the Highest." Respectful y submitted,

S. A. "^ATTEinvTirrE, n hair man.

REPORT ON NOMINATIONS

Your Committee on Nominations beg leave to make the follow-^ ing report: To preach the Introductory Sermon, Rev W. C. Avant; Alternate, Rev. J. E Kolb. To preach the Missionary Sermon, Rev. J. F. Sims; Alternate, Rev. T. T. Dobbs. Respectfully submitted,

C. H. Morgan, Chairman

REPORT ON OBITUARIES.

With bowed heads and sorrowing hearts Ave report that since our last session it has pleased God to remove from labor here to rest m Heaven our beloved brother, Hosea Helms, of Siloam also brother J. H. Porterfield and sister Ella Phelps, of Antioch Bennie Meadows, ot Steep Creek; Vary Rodgers, of Chapol Hill Frances Taylor, of Siloam, and Rachel Phillips and Calvin Cassidy, of Indian Creek. These have laid aside the Christian armor and

" Ancliorcd in the blessod port, Forever ftom the storm."

Therefore be it Resolved 1st, That we bow in humble submis- sion to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved 2nd, That we fixtend to the bereaved loved ones our heartfelt sympa- thies, praying upon them God's clioicest blessings. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Yea from henceforth saith the spirit, the}'^ rest from their labors and tlieir works do follow them." AVe again urge upon the clerks ot the churches that they keep a record and send up the names of all members who die that thtir names may app3ar in this report.

Respectfully submitted,

C C. Lloyd, Chairman.

PLEDGES FOR COLPORTAGE FUND.

Rutledge $ 5 00 T. E. Morgan $ 5 00

Siloam .5 00 T. T. Dobbs .- 100

Damascus 5 00 T. L. Bowden 1 00

Mountain Hill 5 00 J.F.Sims (paid) ... 100

Hickory CTrove 10 00 W C. Avant (paid) 100

New Ebonczer 5 00 W. P. McQueen 1 00

Panola 5 00 C. C. Lloyd 1 00

Steep Creek 10 00 C, H, Morgan )

Elli-s" 5 00 W. O. Killougii [ 5 00

Gravel Hill 3 00 J. E. Helms \

Antioch o 00 J. E. Kolli (paid ) 1 00

Cash (Collection 3 !S5

Tot.-vl $83 85

9 PLEDGES FOR CHUKCH BUILDING AT KIRKVILLR.

Hickory Grove $ 5 00 Sister Satterwliite $ 1 00

S. A. «atterwhite 5 00 J. G. Thomas (p:ii(l) 50

Steep Creek 10 00 C. C. Llo\ d 1 00

J. M. Dickinson 1 OO Mattie Stanley (paid) . . . 50

T. E. Mortraii (paid).... 100 R. H Cross ". . . 100

Sherman Bishop 2 00 J E. Koib (paid) 1 00

Total -1^29 00

REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE.

We have examined Trensurer's report u ith voucliers and find them correct; also report of Finance Committee and find it correct.

J. C. FoNViLT.K, Chairman.

LIST OF ORDAINED MINISTERS IN THE ALABAMA

ASSO(^IATION.

J.F.Sims Rutledge, Ala.

W. C Avant • . ... " '•

J. E. Kolb

W. H. Ch<^atham Grei-nville, "

C. C. Lloyd '• "

T. T. I)ol.l)3 . . Cook's Stand, "

T E. Morgan Honoravillo, "

J. G. Tlioiiia^ ... " "•

J. T. Davi<lson . " "

LICENTIATES.

Z. W. Petty RiUlrdge, Ala.

M, Pruitt Fort Deposit, "

E. S. Perry .. (aecnville. '■

i\t. Dickens .... Montgomery,"

Goo. R. Vickery CohMiian, '•

R.T.Poole Snrls, "

FOR SIWDAY SCHOOL WOKE.

First Pistrict -C. H. Morgan. Second District— W. P. McQueen. Third District — J. M. Dickinson. Fnntth District— H. P. Warts.

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EXECUTIVE liOAlM).

Elder T. E. Morgan, Eider C. U Ll"yd,

Cliairiiiau. Si'crftury.

J. T. Helitis, Jeff Cook,

J. B. Foster, J. M Stevens

Joseijii Kierce, b A, Satterwhite,

W H. Ro<ii:ers, W. L. Hudson,

T L. Bowdeti, E L. Harris;)n,

R. T. Poole, H. P. Watts, .

W. P. McQueen, J. T. Day,

J. E. Helms, Jno. A. Rhodes. Elder W. C. Avant.

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DECLAKATIOX OP FAITH OF ALABAMA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

ARTICLB 1. Of the SCEil'TURES.— We believe the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is a peiteet treasure of heavenly iustructiou [aj; that it has God for itStiutthoi jb], salvation for its end (cl, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter [d]; that it reveals prineiples by which God will judfie us [e]; and therefore is, and shall renmin to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union [fj, and the supreme standard by which all hnman conduct, creeds and ojjiuions should be tried [.n],

(a) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfoc, thoroughly furnished unto all good works — H Tiui 3- ti-H. (b) For the proph- ecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men. of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost— 2 Peter 1-21. (e) The.se thiug.s are wrii ten, that ye might believe that Jesus i« the Christ, the Son of God: and that, believing ye might have life through his name John 2D:31. (d) For the word of the Lord is right; and all his work.'* are done in truth— Psalm 33-4. (e) God shall judge the secrets ot men, according to my go.spel— Rom 2-10. And the dead were judged out of tho.se things which were written in the books, according to their works— Rev. 92-12. (f) Though we, or a i angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than ihat which we have preached unto you, let them be accursed — Gal. 1-9. (g) If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed — Gal. 1-10

Art. 2 Of the TRr:j God — That there is one, and only one, true and living God [a] whose name is Jehovah I bj, the Maker and Supreme Kuler of Heaven and earth [c], inexpressibly elorious in holiness; worthy of all confidence and love [dj, revealed under the personal j^nd relative distinctions of the Father, the Son. and the Holy Ghost, equai in every divine perfection [el, and executing distinct, but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption [f].

(a) God in one — Gal. 3 20. (b) That men may know that thou, whose name is Jeho- vah art the most high over all the earlli Psalm 83-18. (c) For l)y him were all.thiugs cieated, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible — Col. 1-16 (d) Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders— Ex. 15-11 ',e) Foi- there aie three that bear record in heaven, the Kather, the Word, and the lloljy Ghost; and these three are one— 1 Joh 5 7. For in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the God-head bodily— Col. 2-9. Who, beiu^: in the form ot God. thought it not rob- bery to be equal wi'h (Jod hjiil. 2(5- (f) Gocl sent his Sou into the world, that the world through him might be saved — John 3-17 Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptuies- Cor. 15-3. And was raised again for our justificaticm— Koni. 4 25. He ever liveth to make intercession for them. Heb 7t23. It is the Spirit that fiiiick- eiieth — John 6-63.

Ani 3. Oi^ THE Fall of Man. -Ihat man was created in a state of holiness, under the iaw of his Makej' [a], but by v(dnntary tran.sgression fell from that holy and happy state, in consequence ot which all mankind aie nowsiuuets, not by con.straiiit hiit choice [b] being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, wholy given to the gratification of the wo; Id, of Satan, and of their own sinful pas- sions [c], and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defence and excuse |d]

(a^ So God created man in his own image— Gen. 1-27. God made man upright — Ec T-29. (b) III Adam ail die — l<or 15-22 There is not righteous, no, not one — K(mi.3.1t). Ye are of \ our father the devil, and the iusts ot jour father ye will do — lohn S-44 (c) Tie tluit believeth not is condemned already; because he hath not believed on the name of Th<> only begotten Son of God — John3-l.S. Who shall be punished with everlasting (IcstiULtion — 2 The.s IS. (d) A ri he was speechless AlaL 22 12 For ! he invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal i)ower and Godhead; so that they ai'e without excu.se. Horn 1 30.

•>RT 4. Of THK Way OF Sai,vation- That ihe salvatum ot sinners is wholly of grace [a], through the mediatorial office of the Son of (iod [b|, who took on hirn our nature yet without .^in [c]; honored the law by his personal obedience, and man'.s atonement for lur sins by liis death [d]; being risen from the dead he is now enthroned in H(!aven |e]; a'ld uniting in his wonderful person the temleiest sympathies with divine perfection i.<? every way qnalitied to be a .suitable a compa.ssiouate, and a'l alt sufficient Saviour [f. J

(a) For by grace ye are saved, through f.iith; and that not of yourselves it is 'he ffittofGod -kpli V-8 (b) For there is one God and one Mediator between (Jod and men, the man Christ .Jesus- 1 Tim. 2-5 (c) For as much as the childien are partakers of tlesh and blood, he also took part of the .same— Heb 2-14 And in him is no .sin — 1 .John 3-5. (d) The Loid is well pleased for his righte'iusness .sake; he will ma'.inif\ the law ar.d make t honorable Isa 42-21. We were reconcil.d to God by the death of His Son -Rom. 5 10. (e) But we .see -Jesus- crowned with glory and honor Heb 2 9 (f) Poi' we have a High Priest that can be touched « ith the feelings of our iiifirmi.ies — Heb 4-15. For in him dwelleth the fullness of the Godhead— Col, 2 9.

Art 5. Oi" JusTiF;CXTio>j. — That the great, gospel blessing, which Christ of his fullness bestows on such as believe in him in justitication [al; that justiication con-

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sists lu the pardon of sin and promise of eternal life, on principles of rigbreonsnesa [b); that it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of rinbteousness which we have done, but solely through his own redemption and righteousness |c]; that it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God. and secures every other blessing Bcedful for time and eternity [d].

(a) Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Ch list —Rom 5.1. (b) Whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission ot sins— Acts 10.30 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life .lohn 3-3C. Whom God hatli set forth to be a propitiation, thiough faith in his blood to declare his righteousness for the reimssion of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God - Rom. 3-25 (c) Not by works of righteousness, which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost —Titus 3-5. (d) He tliat spared not his own Son but delivered him up for ns all, how shall he not with him also treely eive us all thiuijs Run. 8-32,

Art. 6 Of the Fbkbness ok Sae-Vatiov —That the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel [aj . that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a cordial and obedient faith [bj, and that nothing ])reveuts the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, except his own voluntary refusal to submit 1o the T,ord Jesus Chri.st fcj; which refusal will subject him to an aggravated condemnation [dl.

(a) Look onto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for 1 am God. and there is none else -Lsa 45-22. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely Rev. 22-17. (b) Now he comniandeth all men everywhere to repent — Ac's lT-30 (c) Te will not come unto me tliat ye might have life— -tolin 5-40. (d) Tt shall be more tolera- ble for the land of Sodom ia the day of judgment than fur theo — Mat. 11 24.

Abt. 7. Of Gracb ix Regsmkuation.— That in order to be saveil, we i ust be regen- erated or born again [a]; that regeneration consists in giviug a holy disposition to the mind and is affected iu a manner above our comprehension for calculation, by the jiower of the Holy Spirit so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the Gospel [b];and that its proper evidence is found in the holy fruit we bring forth to the glory of (iod [c].

(a) Except a man be bom again he cannot .see the kingdom of God — John 3:3. (b) And be renewed in the spirit of our miud. iVnd that ye put on the new luan whicli, after (lod is cieated in righteousne.ss and true holiness — -Eph. 4:23-24. The wind blow- eth where it listeth and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it Cometh and whither it goeth; so is every one that is born of the spiiit — Jolin 3:8. Everyone that, lovetli is born of God, and knowetli God— I John 4:7 Ifamanlove lue, he will keep my words John 14:23. (c) Fni we are his workraan.ship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them — Ehp. 2 10. \Ve know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not -1 John 5 IS

AiiT 8. Of God's Puiu'Osb of (iKack That election is the gracious purjiose of God, according to which he originates, sanctities and saves sinners; tha: being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it conipreheiids all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, l)eing iufinitely wi.se, hidy ar:d unchansjeable; that it utterly excludes boasting and jiio- motes humility, prayer, praise trust in God. and active imitation ol His I'ree mercy; that it is ascertained by its effort in all who believe the gospel; is the foundatiiui of Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves, demands and deserves our utmo.st diligence

(a) God hath from the beginning chosen y<ni to salvation through sanctificfttion of the spirit and belief of the truth 2 Thes. 2:13 (b) Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake that they niay obtain the salv.ition whicli is iu (Christ Jesus, with eternal glory— 2 Tim. 2:10. (c) According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should he holy and witbont blame before liiiii in love — Eph. 1:4. (d) And they that are with Him are not called, and chosen and faith- ful—Rev. 17:14 (e) Who sh.'ill lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is (i.xl that.justifieth Who is he that condeinneth?— Rom, 8:33-34. (f) Wlieretore the rather, luethren, give all dili'.rence to make .your calling and election sure~2 Peter 1 lo.

ART. 9. Of THE PKKsEVEiiANCic OF THE Saivts -That such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that persevering attachment to (./hrist is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superticiai professors; thata special prov deuce watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the power ofGod through faith unto v:ilvati(iu.

(a) Whosoever is born of God doth not commit siM; for his sred reIlliun^tll in biin; and he cannot sin because he is born of God In this the children of (xod iire manifest, and the children of the ilevil — 1 John 2:9-10 (b) They went out from us. but tliey W'eie not of us— 2 John 2 19. (c) God is faithful who will not suffer you to be temjited above that you are able; but will, with the temptation, al.so make a way to escape, that ye may be able f o bear it — 1 < 'or. lii:13. Who aie kept by the jiower of God Ihrough faith unto salvation, ready to lie revealed in the last time— 1 Peter 1:5

AuT 10. Hakmony of Tilts Law and Gosi'ei..— That the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government; that it is holy, .just and good: :ind that the inability, which the Scriptures ascrib(! to fallen mnn, to fnltiil its preci'])ts arises entirely from their love of sin. to deliver them from which, and to lestore them through a mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law, is one great eml of the gospel and of the means of grace connected with tlie establislinient of the visible clninli.

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,a) Till heaven and earth pas3. one jot or one title shall in no wise pass from the law. till ail be fulfilled — Mat. 5:18. (b) 'SV herefore the law is holy, and the command- ment holy, and.just, and good— Rom. &.V2. (c) That the righteousness of the lawmight be fulfilled in u." who walk not after the fiesh, but after the spirit — Rome 8.4 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid; yea, we establish the law — Kom 3:31.

Akt. U. Op a (iOSPBL Church — That a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated b5' covenant in the taith and fellowship of the go.spel, observing the ordinauces of Christ, governed by his laws, and exercising the gifts, rights and privileges invested in them by his word, that its only proper officers are bishops, or pastors, and deacons, whose qualifications, claims and duties are defined in the Epistles of Timothy and Titun.

(a) Paul, a servant of .Jesus Christ, to all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints -Rom 1:7. Therefore we are buried with him by baptism unto death. Kom 6:4 Paul, an apostle to the churches of GalatiiV—Gai !:1--^. For ye are the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus For as many of you as have been baptized into Jesus Clirist. have pat on Chr st Gal .3:26-27 (b) Now there are divirsities of gifts, but the same .spirit i'nd there are diSerences of administration but the same Lord —1 Cor. :5:4 5. (c) \ bishop then must be blameless -1 Tim. 3 1-7 Likewise must the deacons be grave 1 Tim 3:S-9-l' ; see also Titus 1-7 8-9. Let the elders that rule well be counted. worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in word ami doctrine; and the laborer IS worthy of his reward Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses, — 1 Tim 5:17-18 19.

AuT. 12. Of Baptism /nu the Lord's Suitek.— That Christian baptism is the im- mersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit [a]; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in a crucified and ri.sen Savior; with its purifying power [b]; that it is a pierequisite to the privileges of a church relation, aud to the Lord's Sui)per. [c]; in which the members of the church, by the use of bread uud wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Chri.st. preceded always by solemn self-examination [d].

(a) See here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? ^nd Phillip said: "If tbou belieyest with all ihv heart, thou niayesi; and be said: I believe that .Jesus ( hrist is the son of God Aud they went down into the water, both Phillip an.| the eunuch, and he baptized hint — .4cts S-36 37-BS. Go ye therefore, aud teach all nations, baptizing them in the nam.' of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost^Mat. 2S 19. (b) Buried with him. in baptism, wherein also ye are liseu with him, through the taithof the operation ot God, who hath raised Him from the dead Col. 2:12. (c) Ex- cept a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he caunot enter into the kingdom of God John 3:5. Jesus took bread, and blessed it, aud brake it ami gave it to the dis- ciples— Mat. 26:26. And upon the first day of the week when the disciples came to- gether to break bread — Acta 20:7. For ;is oft as ye eat thi.s bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the l.oid's death till he come. — 1 Cor. n:2S. (d) But let a man examine Iiimself, aud so let him eat of that bread aud diink of that cup verse 28.

AiiT. 13. Of IHB •iiRisiiAX Sahiiaih —That the first day of the week is ■.he Lord's day. or t'hn.stian Sabbath [a]; and is to be kept sacrtd to religions purposes by ab- staining from all secular labor and recreations [bj; bj' the devout observance of ail the nii-ans of grai'e, both private and public [c]; and by preparation for that rest which re- maiueth for the people of God [d]

(a) I was in the spirit on the Lord's day— Rev. 1:10 (b> Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy -Ex. 20:S. F.jr in six days the Lord made heaven and 6;irth the sea, and ail that in them is. aud rested on the sevi-uth day; wherefore the J..oril blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it -verse 11 (c) L^pou the first day of the week, when th > disciples caiiit- to break bread. Paul preached unto them, reail.y to depart on tlie mor- row— cts 2 :7. (d) I here reuiaineth. therefore, a rest to the people of God — Heb. 4:0 Let MS labor, therefore to enter into that i est— verse 11

Akt. 14. Of C vil Govebsmknt That 'civil government is of divine appointment, tor the interest and good order of human society [a]; and that magistrates aie to be ](rayed for [b]; conscientiou.^ly honored and obeyed [c]; except in things opposed to the will of our Loid Jesus Christ [d]. who is the cudy Lord of the conscience, and prince of the kings of the eai th [e]

(a) For there is no power but of G 'd; the powers that be are ordained of God. Rom. H:l. For lie is the minis er of* !od to thee for good. Verse 4 Foi- ruieis are not a terror to^ood works, but to evil Verse 3 (b) I exhort, therefme that, first of all. su]i ''ications. i)rayers. intercessums, aud giving thauks be made for all men; for kings aud for all that are in anthority 1 Tim. 1: 2 .c Wherefore ye must needs be subject not only for ^nath, but also for conscience sak<>. Kom 13:.i (d) We ought to obey (io<l lather than nieii Acts 5:29. (c Chii.st is the blessed ami only potentate, the king of kings the Lord of lords. 1 Tim. 6:15.

AiiT, 15. OK the I'lciiTEOis ANf) the WickED That there is a radical and essen- tial difference between the righteous and the wicked [a]; that such only as thiough faith are justified in the name of the l.oid -Jesus, and -sauctified by the spirit of God, are truly righteous in bis esteem [b]. while all such as continue in impenitence and iinbe lief are in his sight wicked, and under the cnrse [c]; and this distinction holds among men both iu and after death fdi.

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(a) He that is not with me is against me. Luke 11:23. Now, if any man liave not the spirit of CJirist, he is none of his. Kom. 8:9. In this the children of God are manifest, and the chihli'en of the devil; whosoever doetli not righteousness, is not of God neither he that lovetli not his brotlaer. 1 John 3 10. (b) To declare, I say, at this tnne his righteousness; that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Rom. 3:26. But ye are wa.shed, but ye are sanctified but ye arejusiltied in the name of the LordJesu.s, and by the spirit of our God. 1 Cor. 6:11. (c) Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3 He that believeth not is condemned already. John 3:1S. (d) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is righteous let him be righteous still; and he that is holy, let him'be holy still. Kev. 22:11,

Aet 16. Of the World to Come. That the end of this world is appropchiag [ii]; that at the last day Christ will descend irom heiven, and raise the deid from the grave to final retribu»iou [b]; that a solemn separation will th'^n take plscs [c]; that the wicked will be adjudg'^d lo endless puuishment; and the righteous to ead'ess joy [d];ard that this judgraent will fix forever the final stale of man in heaven or hell, on principles of ris-hteousijess [^].

(») But the end of al' thing.-* is at hand; be ye, therefore, sober and watch unto prayer 1 Peter 4:7. (b) For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shoii^, with the voice of the archansel, aa^! with 'he trump of God; and the dead in Christ shall rise first. IThes. 4:16. Al that are in their graves shall h-ar his voice, and shall come forth; they that hive done good, unto the reaarrection of life; and they th-it have d me evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. John 5:28-29. (c) .'^nd before him shall be gathered together all cationt; and he shall separate tbera one from another as a shep- nerd divideth the sheep fr !m the goats. Mat, 25;32. (d) Aid these snail gi aw .a v into everlasting puni-hment; but the righteous into life eternal Mat. 25:32. (a) .\iid the sea gave up the dead which Wf^re in it, and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them, and they were judgid every nian according to his works. And dea'b anrt hell were cast into the labe of fire. This is th*^ second death. Rev 20:13-14. Shall not the judge of all the earth do right? Gen. 18:25.

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