AFAR A* A VAVW WSJKKNL SOCIETY MITSTTJTES 1 -OF THE- SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION — OF THE- ;3 jltflist jLfS!$0Ctlttt0tt: — HELD WITH — Union Church, Hale Co., Ala., On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October '15th, J 6th and 11th, 1880. MARION, ALA., SOUTHERN STANDARD JOB PRINT, 1880. MINUTES. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, ) Hale County, Ala., Oct. 15th, 1880. f The Cab aba Baptist Association convened in her sixty-third annual session with Union Church, on Fri- day, 11 o'clock, a. m.; before the third Sabbath in October, 1880. The yitroductoiy sermon was preaced by Rev. P. C. Drew, from Matt, v, 13 and 14 : Ye are the salt of the earth ; ye are the light of the world. Friday Afterxoox. In the absence of the former moderator, Dr. W. 0. Cleveland, the Association was called to order by Rev. T. M. Bailey, at 2 p. m. On motion, Rev. J. S. Ford was appointed tem- porary chairman. Prayer by Rev. T. M. Bailey. In response to call, by the Moderator, for repre- sentation, the letters of the churches were read by Brethren Bailey and Crumpton, and the delegates en- rolled as follows : Antioch — W. B. Burford, Henry Thomas, If. Hood. Bethel — J. P. Harris. Bethlehem — None Concord — None. Ephesus — W. M. Lagrone Fellowship— E. E. Trammell, D. W. Jolley W. L. Fagan. Friendship — Jno. W. Cochran. Harmony — E. J. I vie. Hephsibah — H. F. Hagard. Hopewell — Jos. Evans, David Hogue. Macon — Rev. E. J. Forrester, C. W. Collins. Macedonia — Rev. J. B. Pool, R. J. Bolston. Mars Hill— W. R. Martin. Medline — None. Mt. Gilead — Rev. A. M. Perry, C. J. Stewart. Mt. Hebron— Rev. J. S. Ford, P. T. Harris, N. G. Roberts. Mt. Pleasant— Rev. W. A. Bishop, R. Y. Woods. Mt. Zion — None. New Hope — Rufus Lawlers, J. S. Davis, Geo. Hoga^le. Ocmulgee.— O. H. Perry, Rev. P. C. Drew, B. P. Watson, Rev. T. L. Vaughn. Oak Grove— E. S. White. Pleasant Hill — I. D. Geddie, M. T. Jenkins, J. M. Geddie. Pine Flat — J. M. McCullough, A. J. Suther, E. P. George. Pisgah — E. W. Garrison, C. C. Farrar. Providence — B. F. Mosley, Robert Wilson. Sardis — Jas. Crews, Byars Tubb. Selma — J. II. Williamson. Siloam— Rev. T, M. Bailey, J. T. Murfee, S. IT. Fowlkes, L. L. Lee. Union — J. W. May, T. J. Kinnard, J. E. String- fellow. The Association was permanently organized by the election, the vote being taken bv acclamation, of Rev. J. S. Ford, Moderator; L. L. Lee. Clerk; Alfred Lawson, Treasurer. .V petitionery letter being read from Hephsibah, — 3— on motion that church was admitted into the Associa- tion, and her delegates warmly welcomed by the Moderator. (This church was once a member of the Association, and has been but recently revived and reorganized.) On motion, Brethren Woods, Jenkins, and Col- lins, with the Deacons of this(Union)church, appoint- ed a committee on preaching. Brethren McCaskey, Cane, and Setzler, from Beth- el, Bro. Whittle, from Pine Barren, and Bro. Eddins, from Tuscaloosa Association received as Correspond- ing Messengers, and invited to seat*; in our body. On motion, Rev. T. M. Bailey be recognized in his official capacity as Representative of the State, Home and Foreign Missions. On motion Rev. W. B. Crumpton be recognized as Representative of the Alabama Baptist. On motion, Rev. E. J. Forrester be received as Corresponding Messenger from the Alabama Associ- ation. On motion, the committee on Sabbath Schools instructed to report at 9^ o'clock Sunday morning. On motion, resolved that any member of this body be authorized to act as Corresponding Messen- ger to any Association he may attend. The Committe on State Missions being absent, Rev. E. J. Forrester was appointed Chairman. On motion, the subject of Missions be appointed for discussion to-morrow at 10 o'clock. Reports of Standing Committees. On Alabama Baptist, W. O. Perry, Chairman, read, and after discussion by Rev. T. M. Bailey, adopted. On motion, an opportunity was given to Bro. Crumpton to secure subscriptions for the paper. (Ap- pendix E.) On Education, Rev. W. A. Bishop, Chairman __4_ road, and made the special order of business to-mor- row at 2:30 o'clock. On Ministerial Education, A. J. Hudson, Chair- man, read. Laid on the table to be brought up in connection with report on Education, at 2:30 to- morrow. On motion, adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock to- morrow. Prayer by Rev. E. J. Forrester. SECOND DAY. • Saturday Morning. Association met pursuant to adjournment, and call- ed to order by Clerk, in absence of Moderator. Prayer by Rev. W. A. Whittle. On motion, Bro. R. Y. Woods appointed tempo- rary Chairman. Minutes of preceding session read and approved. Missions, the special business for this hour, taken up. Report on Foreign Missions, Rev. P. C. Drew, Chairman, read. Report on State Missions, Rev. E. J. Forrester, Chairman, read. Also, Report of District Evangel- ist, Rev. W. B. Crurnpton. Foreign Missions discussed by Brethren Forres- ter, Bailey, Eddins, Crurnpton and Caine. Home and State Missions discussed by Bro. Bailey. On motion, Resolved that the amounts suggested by Bro. David Hogue to be raised by each church for Foreign Missions, Home Missions, State Missions, and Ministerial education, be printed in the Minutes. Antioeh, $15; Bethel,.$25; Bethlehem, $10; Con- cord, $30; Ephesus, $20; Fellowship, $50; Friendship, $10; Hopewell, $50; Harmony, $5; Macedonia, $10; Mars Hill, $20; Mt. Pleasant, $10; Mt. Hebron, $10; Mt, Zion, $20; Mt, Gilead, $15; Macon, $70; New- bern, $20; Ocmulgee, $40; Oak Grove, $20; Pine Flat, $20; Pleasant Hill $10; Pisgah, $40; Providence, $75; Sardis, $10; Siloam, §400; Selma, $350; Union, $15; Uniontown, 820; Hephsibah, $10; Medline, $15; New Hope, $5. On motion, resolved that this Association recom- mend to the State Board Greensboro as a. suitable place for a Baptist Missionary. On motion, Report on Foreign Missions adopt- ed. (Appendix A.) On motion, Report on State Missions adopted. (Appendix B.) On motion, adjourned for one hour. Prayer by Bro. Eddins. Afternoon Session. Association met pursuant to adjournment, Mod- erator in tlie chair. Prayer by Rev. T. J. Vaughn. Correspondence received from Harmony Associ- ation, and on motion, correspondence returned. Breth- ren J. P. Harris and U. J. Stewart sent as correspond- ing Messengers. On motion of Bro. Crumpton, Resolved: "That the churches of this Association be urged to take up collections for State Missions, Foreign Missions, Home Missions and ministerial Ed- ucation at least every quarter, and forward the amounts to Rev. T. M. Bailey, at Marion, Ala. On motion, that the Moderator be requested to prepare at an early day, a suitable notice of the life and labors of our aged brother, Elder John Dennis, deceased, to be forwarded to the clerk for insertion in the Minutes. (Appendix N.) On motion, Report on Education adopted, and requested for publication in the Alabama Baptist. — (Ap. C.) On Motion, Report on Letters and Documents adopted. (Ap. H.) On motion, Report on Ministerial Education adopted. (Ap. D.) — 6— Report of Treasurer read ; on motion, adopted. (Ap. K.) Report on nominations adopted, with amend- ments. (Ap. G.) Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 o'clock. Pray- er by Rev. W. A. Whittle. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. Association met pursuant to adjournment, Mod- rator in chair. Prayer by Bro. Trammell. Report on Religious Condition of Churches read ami adopted. (Ap. F.) On motion of Rev. W. B. Crumpton, that the Order of Business as followed at this session, be print- ed in the next Minutes. (Ap. L.) On motion, time of meeting of the next Associa- tion,^ be Friday before 3rd Sunday in October, 1881. On motion of Bro. Wood, Resolved: That the Clerk of this Association be allowed *20.00 for his services, and that the remain- der of the funds be appropriated to printing and dis- tribution of the Minutes On motion of Bro. Bailey, Besolred: That the funds of this Association, brought up for indigent Ministers, widows and or- phans of deceased Ministers, be turned over to a com- mittee of three, composed of Brethren Perry, Hogue, and White. On motion of Bro. White, the Clerk of this As- sociation be requested to give the Alabama J>aj>tixt an account of the proceedings of this body. On motion of Bro. Bishop, that Rev. E. J. For- rester be requested to publish in the Alabama Bap- tist his speech on Foreign Missions. Report of Finance Committee, J. H. Williamson Chairman, read and adopted. (Ap J.) The Chairmen of the following Standing Com- mittees were appointed : On State Missions, W. A. Bishop. " Home " L. R. Gwaltney. " Education, W: L. Fa^an. " S. Schools, R. Y. Woods. k< Relig. Con. of Ch., M. T. Jenkins. " Min. Ed. P. C. Drew. On motion of Rev. P. C. Drew, Resolved: That the thanks of this body be and are hereby tendered this Church and community for their hospitality during the session of this Association. Adjourned to meet with Pine Flat Baptist Church, 12 miles East of Marion, on Friday, before the 3rd Sabbath in October, 1881. Prayer by Bro. Pool. L. L. Lee, J. S. FORD, Clerk. Moderator. 11 O'clock, a. m. The Missionary sermon was preached by Rev. T. M. Bailey, to a crowed house, from Josua 1 3th chapter and 1st verse. After which a collection was taken up for Mis- sions, amounting to $27.50. 2 O'clock, p. m. At this hour, according to appointment, Rev. W. B. Crumpton preached a most excellent sermon to a good congregation. APPENDIX A.— REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS. We are gratified to state that the Foreign Mission work, under the management of our Southern Bap- tist Convention, is being successfully prosecuted. During the past year the field has been extended and additional Missionaries employed. Rev. J. H. Eager, an appointee to Uhiria, has kindly consented to waive his appointment and go to Italy to labor witii Dr. Taylo1* mi thai field. The work there is pro- gressing with wonderful success. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and Miss Sallie Stein, who sailed in February last, have been added to the num- ber of Missionaries in China, and the work is said to be "most hopeful." uRev. VV. J. David and wife have returned to Africa and are full of faith and hope." The Board lias consented under certain conditions to take under its supervision, the mission of Rev. J. O. Westrup in Mexico. The held is being extended in Brazil. Thus it is seen that the Southern Baptists are spreading the gospel in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and in remote parts of North America. Statistics of the Foreign Mission work under the auspices of tin1 Southern Baptist Convention, show that during the past fourteen years, tlm foreign mission held has been extended with corresponding results, just in proportion as the contributions have increased. From this fact we may deduce the con- clusion, that, with the blessing of God, all that is nec- essary to christianize the world is the means to sus- tain the Missionaries. God has enjoined upon a.l men the necessity of believing in Christ in order to be saved. "And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard ? And how shall they hear without a preacher ?" And how shall the preachers goto foreign lands to tell perishing heathens of the Savior unless the churches open their hearts and purses MINUTES UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, ) Hale County, Ala., Oct. 15th, 1880. f The Cahaba Baptist Association convened in her sixty-third annual session with Union Church, on Fri- day, 11 o'clock, a. m.; before the third Sabbath in October, 1880. The introductoiy sermon was preaced by Rev. P. C. Drew, from Matt, v, 13 and 14 : Ye are the salt of the earth ; ye are the light of the world. Friday Afterxoox. In the absence of the former moderator, Dr. W. C. Cleveland, the Association was called to order by Bhv. T. M. Bailey, at 2 p. at. On motion, Rev. J. S. Ford was appointed tem- porary chairman. Prayer by Rev. T. M. Bailev. In response to call, by the Moderator, for repre- sentation, the letters of the churches were read by Brethren Bailey and Crumpton, and the delegates en- rolled as follows : Axtioch — W. B. Burford, Henry Thomas, H. Hood. Bethel — J. P. Harris. Bethlehem — None Coxcord — None. Epijesus — W. M. Lagrrone — 2— Fellowship — E. E. Trammell, D. W. Jolley W. L. Fagan. Friendship — Jno. W. Cochran. Harmony — E. J. Ivie. Hephsibah — H. F. Hagard. Hopewell — -Jos. Evans, David Hogue. Macon— Rev. E. J. Forrester, C. W. Collins. Macedonia — Rev. J. B. Pool, R. J. Liolston. Mars Hill — W. R. Martin. Medline — None. Mr. Gilead— Rev. A. M. Perry, C. J. Stewart. Mr. Hebron— Rev. J. S. Ford, P. T. Harris, N. Gr. Roberts. Mt. Pleasant— Rev. W. A. Bishop, R. Y. Woods. Mt. Zion — None. New Hope — Rufus Lawlers, J. S. Davis, Geo. Hog^le. Ocmulgee— O. H. Perry, Rev. P. C. Drew, B. P. Watson, Rev. T. I, Vaughn. Oak Grove — E. S. White. Pleasant Hill — I. D. Geddie, M. T. Jenkins, J. M. Geddie. Pine Flat— J. M. McCullough, A. J. Suther, E. P. George. Pisgah — E. W. Garrison, C. C. Farrar. Providence — B. F. Moslej^, Robert Wilson. Sardis — Jas. Crews, Byars Tubb. Selma — J. II. Williamson. Siloam— Rev. T, M. Bailey, J. T. Murfee, S. H. Fowlkes, L. L. Lee. Union — J. W. May, T. J. Kinnard, J. E. String- fellow. The Association was permanently organized by the election, the vote being taken bv acclamation, of Rev. J. S. Ford, Moderator; L. L. Lee. Clerk; Alfred Lawson, Treasurer. A petitionery letter being read from Hephsibah, on motion that church was admitted into the Associa- tion, and her delegates warmly welcomed by the Moderator. (This church was once a member of the Association, and has been but recently revived and reorganized.) On motion, Brethren Woods, Jenkins, and Col- lins, with the Deacons of this (Union)church, appoint- ed a committee on preaching. Brethren McCaskey, Cane, and Setzler, from Beth- el, Bro. Whittle, from Pine Barren, and Bro. Eddins, from Tuscaloosa Association received as Correspond- ing Messengers, and invited to seats in our body. On motion, Rev. T. M. Bailey be recognized in his official capacity as Representative of the State, Htnie and Foreign Missions. On motion Rev. W. B. Crumpton be recognized as .Representative of the Alabama Baptist. On motion, Rev. E. J. Forrester be received as Corresponding Messenger from the Alabama Associ- ation. On motion, the committee on Sabbath Schools instructed to report at 9j o'clock Sunday morning. On motion, resolved that any member of this body be authorized to act as Corresponding Messen- ger to any Association he may attend. The Committe on State Missions being absent, Rev. E. J. Forrester was appointed Chairman. On motion^ the subject of Missions be appointed for discussion to-morrow at 10 o'clock. Reports of Standing Committees. On Alabama Baptist, W. O. Perry, Chairman, read, and after discussion by Rev. T. M. Bailey, adopted. On motion, an opportunity was given to Bro. Crumpton to secure subscriptions for the paper. (Ap- pendix E.) On Education, Rev. W. A. Bishop, Chairman read, and made the special order of business to-mor- row at 2:30 o'clock. On Ministerial Education, A. J. Hudson, Chair- man, read. Laid on the table to be brought up in connection with report on Education, at" 2:30 to- morrow. On motion, adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock to- morrow. Prayer by Rev. E. J. Forrester. SECOND DAY. Saturday Morning. Association met pursuant to adjournment, and call- ed to order bv Clerk, in absence of Moderator. Prayer by Rev. W. A. Whittle. On motion, Bro. R. Y. Woods appointed tempo- rary Chairman. Minutes of preceding session read and approved. Missions, the special business for this hour, taken up. Report on Foreign Missions, Rev. P. C. Drew, Chairman, read. Report on State Missions, Rev. E. J. Forrester, Chairman, read. Also, Report of District Evangel- ist, Rev. W. B. Crumpton. Foreign Missions discussed by Brethren Forres- ter, Bailey, Eddins, Crumpton and Caine. Home and State Missions discussed by Bro. Bailey. On motion, Resolved that the amounts suggested by Bro. David Hogue to be raised by each church for Foreign Missions, Home Missions, State Missions, and Ministerial education, be prinked in the Minutes. Antioch, $15; Bethel, $25; Bethlehem, $10; Con- cord, $30; Ephesus, $20; Fellowship, $50; Friendship, $10; Hopewell, $50; Harmony, $5; Macedonia, $10; Mars Hill, $20; Mt. Pleasant, $10; Mt. Hebron, $10; Mt. Zion, $20; Mt. Gilead, $15; Macon, $70; New- bern, $20; Ocmulgee, $40; Oak Grove, $20; Pine Flat, $20; Pleasant Hill $10; Pisgah, $40; Providence, $75; Sardis, $10; Siloam, $4Q0; Selma, §350; Union, Sl5; UniontowD, $20; Hephsibah, 610; Medline, 815; New Hope, $5. On motion, resolved that this Association recom- mend to the State Board Greensboro as a suitable place for a Baptist Missionary. On motion, Report on Foreign Missions adopt- ed. (Appendix A.) On motion, Report on State Missions adopted. (Appendix B.) On motion, adjourned for one hour. Prayer by Bro. Eddins. Afteexoox Session. Association met pursuant to adjournment, Mod- erator in the chair. Prayer by Rev. T. J. Vaughn. Correspondence received from Harmony Associ- ation, and on motion, correspondence returned. Breth- ren J. P. Harris and C J. Stewart sent as correspond- ing Messengers. On motion of Bro. Crumpton, Resolved: "That the churches of this Association be urged to take up collections for State Missions, Foreign Missions, Home Missions and ministerial Ed- ucation at least every quarter, and forward the amounts to Rev. T. M. Bailey, at Marion, Ala. On motion, that the Moderator be requested to prepare at an early day, a suitable notice of the life and labors of our aged brother, Elder John Dennis, deceased, to be forwarded to the clerk for insertion in the Minutes. (Appendix N.) On motion. Report on Education adopted, and requested for publication in the Alabama Baptist. — (Ap. C) On Motion, Report on Letters and Documents adopted. (Ap. H.) Oq motion, Report on Ministerial Education adopted. (Ap. D.) Report of Treasurer read ; on motion, adopted. (Ap. K.) Report on nominations adopted, with amend- ments. (Ap. G.) Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 o'clock. Pray- er by Rev. W. A. Whittle. THIRD DAY. Morning Session. Association met pursuant to adjournment, Mod- rator in chair. Prayer by Bro. Trammell. Report on Religious Condition of Churches read and adopted. (Ap. F.) On motion of Rev. W. B. Crumpton, that the Order of Business as followed at this session, be print- ed in the next Minutes. (Ap. L.) On motion, time of meeting of the next Associa- tion,t.b be Friday before 3rd Sunday in October, 1881. On motion of Bro. Wood, Resolved: That the Clerk of this Association be allowed $20.00 for his services, and that the remain- der of the funds be appropriated to printing and dis- tribution of the Minutes On motion of Bro. Bailey, Resolved: That the funds of this Association, brought up for indigent Ministers, widows and or- phans of deceased Ministers, be turned over to a com- mittee of three, composed of Brethren Perry, Efogue, and White. On motion of Bro. White, the Clerk of this As- sociation be requested to give the Alabama Baptist an account of the proceedings of this body. On motion of Bro. Bishop, that Rev. E. J. For- res!.t be requested to -publish in the Alabama ]><<}>- fist his speech on Foreign Missions. Report of Finance Committee, J. H. Williamson Chairman, read and adopted. (Ap J.) The Chairmen of the following Standing Com- mittees were appointed : On State Missions, W. A. Bishop. " Home " L. R. Gwaltney. " Education, W. L. Fagan. " S. Schools, R. Y. Woods. " Relig. Con. of Ch., M. T. Jenkins. " Min. Ed. P. C. Drew. On motion of Rev. P. C. Drew, Unsolved: That the thanks of this body be and are hereby tendered this Church and community for their hospitality during the session of this Association. Adjourned to meet with Pine Flat Baptist Church, 12 miles East of Marion, on Friday, before the 3rd Sabbath in October, 1881. Prayer by Bro. Pool. L. L. Lee, J. S. FORD, Clerk. Moderator. 11 O'clock, a. m. The Missionary sermon was preached by Rev. T. M. Bailey, to a crowed house, from Josua 1 3th chapter and 1st verse. After which a collection was taken up for Mis- sions, amounting to 827.50. 2 O'clock, p. m. At this hour, according to appointment, Rev. W. B. Crumpton preached a most excellent sermon to a good congregation. — 8— APPENDIX A. —REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS. We are gratified to state that the Foreign Mission work, under the. management of our Southern Bap- tist Convention, is being successfully prosecuted. During the past year the field lias been extended and additional Missionaries employed. He v. J. H. Eager, an appointee to (Jhina, has kindly consented to waive his appointment and go to Italy to labor witn Dr. Taylo'- mi thai field. The work there is pro- gressing with wonderful success. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and Miss Sallie Stein, who sailed in February last, have been added to the num- ber of Missionaries in China, and the work is said to be "most hopeful." "Rev. VV. J. David and wife have returned to Africa and are full of faith and hope." The Board has consented under certain conditions to take under its supervision, the mission of Rev. J. O. Westrup in Mexico. The field is being extended in Brazil. Thus it is seen that the Southern Baptists are spreading the gospel in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and in remote parts of North America. Statistics of the Foreign Mission work under the auspices of the Southern Baptist Convention, show that during the past fourteen years, the foreign mission field has been extended with corresponding results, just in proportion as the contributions have increased. From this fact we may deduce the con- clusion, that, with the blessing of God, all that is nec- essary to christianize the world is the means to sus- tain the Missionaries. God has enjoined upon a,l men the necessity of believing in Christ in order to be saved. "And ^ how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard V And how shall they hear without a preacher ?" And how shall the preachers go to foreign lands to tell perishing heathens of the Savior unless the churches open their hearts and purses —9— and provide the means ? The "Religious Herald" is responsible for the fol- lowing statement: "The ordained foreign mission force of four leading denominations in the United States is 509. That of the Baptist is 72. The num- ber of converts from heathenism at the various sta- tions under the ministry of the 509, is 53,071. While the members under the ministry of th^ 72 Baptists is 81,638." Should not the manner in which the heathens receive the truth, as we hold it, be an incentive to us to give it to them more abundantly ? Respectfully Submitted, P. C. Drew, Chairman. APPENDIX B.— REPORT OX STATE MISSIONS. The Divine blessing has rested conspicuously upon the work of State Missions in Alabama. Five years ago our State Board had onlt one laborer in the field; during the year just past they have had twenty-one missionaries and the Corresponding Secretary at work a part or all the time. The work is evidently taking firmer and firmer hold upon the hearts of our people; and the interest is also spreading. So true is this, the Board are now finding it pretty generally practicable to withdraw the laborers from the churches that have pastors, and confine them to points that are destitute and that promise good returns. Your Committee beg leave to recommend the pas- sage of the following resolution : Resolved, That this Association adopt the sugges- tion of our State Mission Board, to endeavor dur- ing the ensuing year to raise $1,391.65 as follows : For State Missions, $606.66; for Home Missions, $333.- —10- 33; foi Foreign Missions, $166.66; for Ministerial Education, $225,00. We herewith submit report of Bro. W. B. Crump- ton, District Evangelist. REPORT OF DISTRICT EVANGELIST. Rev. W. B. Crxjmpton, Evangelist. Dear Brethren : — Your Evangelist entered upon his labors February 1st. He reports as follows ; Sermons preached, 79 ; miles traveled, 737 ; Dea- cons ordained, 4 ; days labored, 68. In addition to this, Rev. <). G. McCaskey, at my request, has visited some churches which I could not reach the second timi* and has preached 13 sermons, traveled 143 miles and labored 12 days. I have visited all the churches in your bounds, (most of them twice). I have organized some Sabbath Schools. I have collected and receipted for $144.35. The following is a brief summary of my work in Whole field : Time— from February 1st to October 1st : — Sermons preached, 235; days labored, 211; Miles traveled, 2,156; churches visited, 78; subscribers se- cured to the Alabama Baptist f\Q0; addresses deliver- ed 30; Baptized 2; received by letter 24. One church reorganized with 21 members. Pages of Tracts de- livered, 2,000. A number of your churches have no Sabbath Schools. There are very few Evergreen Schools. — Prayer meetings are almost unknown in many of your churches. The church houses are generally uncom- fortable, manv of them in a dilapidated condition. — The most of the country preachers are very poorly paid for their services. The churches generally, have no system for their missonary work. But with all these things against us, I am happy to say, I can see signs of a better day coming. I have been —11— received most cordially by rainy of the churches and pastors. Church development and the education of christian characters have been the objects to which I have labored, hence I have only two bap- tisms to report. Where I have preached only one or two sermons in protracted meetings, I have not felt at liberty to report the baptisms there as connect- ed with my labors. In conclusion, let me urge upon you the importance of occupying Greensboro another year. Besides that point, I cannot say you have any destitution in your bounds. W. B. Critmptox, District Evangelist. APP&NDIX C— REPORT ON EDUCATION. Education is that mental discipline that brightens the understanding, corrects the temper, moulds the manners and habits of youth and thus fits them for usefulness. All learning is made to subserve the cause of truth; eloquence, poetry, history, the arts and sci- ences defend, enrich, adorn and advance the truth. Education widens the realm of thought; it enlarges the circle of spiritual life and in due proportion in- creases the means of doing good. All science, all true knowledge, are but so many rays of light eminating from the fountain of light and wis- dom, and as they are better understood they lead the soul nearer and nearer to its God. To give to our children a good education in arts and sciences is im- portant; to give them a religious education is indispen- sable. To be a ripe and finished scholar both head and heart must be educated; for no person is educa- ted in the highest sense unless he has learned to obey and love his God. He may be intelligent, may be learned, his mind richly stored with knowledge, but he is not truly educated unless the principles of the — 12— heart have been regulated and chastened till by faith lie offers acceptable sacrifice to God. True education gives new life, new peace, new hope new love, new aspirations; and the mind becomes en- larged or contracted, depending upon the subjects of its contemplation. If it dwells upon little subjects it will be enfeebled; if upon large subjects, it will be enlarged and elevated. Without religious education and iis sublime truths Moses would have been only a shepherd; but religion made him the Jewish law- giver and the prophet for all time: But for religion Peter and John nothing more than humble fishermen; Paul a tent maker; Luther a fiddler and Banyan a profane tinker; but see! the fishermen have left their tents; the one is the preacher of pentecost, the other the prophet of Patmos; Paul the most sublime and wonderful man of all time; Luther the sledge ham- mer of the Reforma'ion, is the second of the world's three mighties: Moses is the first; the third is yet to come. And Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress has carried sunbeams and joy into hundreds of death chambers. Devoutly thankful ought we to be for the gift of great men. Ihey are God's noblest work. Our object, however, in this report is not so much to portray to you the excellencies of an education as to direct you to the facilities in our midst of bequeathing to our children a legacy so rich. Howard College and the Judson Institute, the Alma Maters of so many brilliant young men and ladies, present to the Baptists of Alabama and the neighboring states superior claims. The Presidents of both institutions being men of rare abilities as Educators, aided by efficient and Christian Faculties, with so many of the students members of the church, they exert a hallowed and saving influence over their Schools. The Intellectual training is both practical and thorough, increasing the student's prospect of suc- cess in life. —13— Owing to the increase in the number of Theologi- cal students applying to Howard College for an Edu- cation the Associations should increase their efforts to raise money, not only to pay for their tuition, but also to pay for their boird and books, and should as soon as possible employ a professor for their especial benefit. Every Baptist institution in the State should feel called upon to act as agent to collect all they can for this purpose. . With reference to these schools, there is one fact of the deepest interest which we should not fail to notice. Every year many young men and young ladies 2fo up to them without a good hope in Jesus Christ, and go back home to tell to their own what great things the Lord has done for their Souls. These noble institutions, the pride of our State, we com- mend to your fostering care and to your prayerful regard. Respectfully submitted, W, A. Bishop, Chairman. Appendix D— REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION. Educational Fund of Cahaba Association. 1879. Dr. Cr. Oct. 17. To cash received of A . Lawson . . $81 10 Nov. 22. By books from D . P . Goodhue forW. N. H $3 25 Nov. 24. By college dues of W. N. Huckabee 18 55 Nov. 24. By cash to W. N. Huckabee 25 00 Dec. 2. By books from D. P. Goodhue . . 1 65 By balance carried down 32 65 ; $81 10 $81 10 To amount brought down $32 65 To amount received of A. Lawson 19 00 By amount of balance in Savings Bank 51 65 $51 65 $51 65 —14— Appendix E.—REPOBT ON ALABAMA BAPTIST. The committee on the Alabama Baptist report, our denominational organ in a prosperous condition. Bro. West, with his co-editors, have made the paper what it deserves to be, second to no paper in the South. The subscription list is still increasing and we sincerely hope that the day is not far distant when it shall find its way into the home of every Baptist in this and adjoining States. We can only say that we are proud of the paper, as it is the medium through which we receive intelli- gence of the religious condition of our country. Many of the articles written by the various con- tributors to its columns, are well worth the price of the paper. Respectfully Submitted, W. O. Perry Chairman. Appendix F.— REPORT ON RELIGIOUS CONDI- TION OF CHURCHES. Judging from the Reports made to this Association, there has been an increase of baptisms with the churches over thai of last year. And from accounts given through the Alabama Baptist, we notice that many churches have enjoyed precious revivals, and refreshings from the presence of the Lord. So far as we are able to ascertain, the numbers of interesting Sabbath Schools, we are happy to state, continue to grow. More of our members are taking and reading the Alabama Baptist, the good results of which ave visible both in churches and families; we recommend that they be continued. So far as our information extends, the visits of our District Evangelist, Rev. W. B. Crumpton, have been appreciated and the church- es edified by his visits and preaching- Respectfully Submitted, A. M. Perry, Chairman. —15— Appendix G.— REPORT ON NOMINATIONS. Your Committee beg leave to report. We would recommend that the next Meeting of the Cahaba Association be held with the Pine Flat Church. Introductory Sermon, by W. B. Crumpton. Sabbatli School Address, Sunday Morning 9 A. M. Missionary Sermon, L. R. Gwaltney, Sabbath, 11 A. M. Delegates to the State Convention : J. T. Collins, W. A. Bisjiop, J. D. Lawhorn, D. S. Hogue, J. S. Ford, W. L. Fagan, H. T. Stringfellow, Alfred Lawson, L. L. Lee, A. M.Perry, P. C* Drew, W- O. Perry, W. R. Martin, E. S. White, R. C. Kee- ble, W* C. Ward, H. S. D. Mallory, T. S. Bo wen. Respectfully Submitted, C. W. Collins, Chairman. Amended (1) By adding to the list of delegates thn names of the Committee, composed of Brethren Collins, Woods and May. Amended (2) By adding the name of Rev. T. M. Bailey, to make the Sunday School address on Sab- bath morning. Appendix H— REPORT ON LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS. Your committee, to whom was referred the Report on Letters and Documents, would recommend to the Committee on "Aged and Infirm Ministers, and Widows and Orphans of Deceased Ministers," Sister Nancy Summers, of Carthage, Hale county, widow of Rev. Jno. E. Summers, deceased, as one both wor- thy and needy of their attention. It is our sad duty to note the deaths of Rev. John Dennis, of Providence Church; Brother and Sister —16— Richardson, of Concord; and Sister McCauley, ot Mars Hill. We recommend to churches and families as suita- ble and indispensable religious literature, Kind Words, published at Macon, Ga ; the Foreign J/is- sion Journal, published at Richmond, Va., and the Alabama Baptist. Respectfully submitted, P. C. Drew, Chairman. Appendix J— REPORT ON FINANCE. Your Committee on Finance beg leave to report as follows: For State Missions, cash and vouchers . $542 50 Sabbath collections for State Missions 9 15 For Home Missions, cash and vouchers 95 05 Sabbath collections for Home Missions 9 15 For Foreign Missions, casli and vouchers 150 55 Sabbath collections for Foreign Missions 9 15 For indigent ministers 59 60 For Ministerial Education Vouchers 141 80 For Minutes 63 10 J. H. Williamson, Chairman. Appendix K— REPORT OF TREASURER. Alfred Lawsox, Treasurer. 1879. In account with Cahaba Association. Oct. 18. To amount rec'd from Finance Com. $142 30 Outside collections, 4 50 Sunday collections for Missions, 18 70 Collections for W N Huckabee, 71 10 From Siloam Church for Minist'l Ed, 19 00 By H A Tupper, Cor Sec F M B'd, " JB Lovelace, Tr Home Board, " W H Mcintosh, Cor Sec H B'd " L L Lee, Clerk of Association, " T J Dill, Chr Ed Committee, a a it a a " T M Bailey, Cor Sec S B'd, " Sister Summers, $255 60 All of which is respectfully submitted, Alfred Lawsox, Treas. $255 60 19 55 9 35 10 00 57 45 19 00 81 00 56 05 2 50 Appendix L— REPORT ON ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1. Preaching of the Introductory Sermon. 2. Reading letters from the churches. 3. Permanent election of officers. 4. Call for petitionary letters. 5. Appoint committee on Religious Services for the session. 6. Receive correspondence and recognition of officials. 7. Return correspondence. 8. Reports of Standing Committees. 9. Appointment of Standing Committees. 10. Close of each day read and correct Minutes. 11. Miscellaneous or new business. Respectfully submitted, P. C. Drew, Chairman. —18— [Appendix N.] TRIBUTE TO RE1U0HH DENNIS. Rev. John Dennis was born on January 13th, 1790, in the State of Georgia, and was baptized in that State. He served as corporal in Floyd's Brig- ade in the Creole War of 1812. In December, 1824, he moved to Perry county, Ala., and united with the Ocmulgee Church by letter. On the 25th of April, 1829, lie was ordained to the Gospel Ministry ; Presbytery, Noah Haggard, Wm. West and Win. Calloway. He remained a member of this church until January, 1833 ; then located near Centreville, Bibb county, Ala. The Father called him home on Friday, April 23rd, 1880, in his 91 year. His rela- tives, friends and Providence Church have erected a suitable monument to Uncle John and Aunt Peggy Dennis. When Brother Dennis entered the Ministry he had not the advantage even of a common education. He could read, and having not one of the best, but the best library ever published for ministers of the gospel, he made good use of that acquisition in its perusal. His library consisted of sixty-six books published sometimes in two volumes, entitled the Old and the New Testaments ; and sometimes in one volume called the Bible. These he. carefully read and pray- erfully studied — got his doctrine from the Bible. His advice to his brethren, young in the ministry was generally very brief and pointed. It was simply this, " Mead yoxxv Bible — get your doctrine from the Bible." If my recollection seives me right it was a rule with Brother Dennis to read the Bible through every year. Brother Dennis having no family except his excel- lent wife — a devout Christian — gave himself (we may say) continually to prayer and to the ministry of the —19- word, and thereby soon rose up to a high stand and extensive usefulness as a preacher of the glorious gos- pel of the blessed God. The Cahaba Association whs the field of his labors from the first to the last. With the exception of two or three years which were spent in riding as a Missionary in the bounds of the Asso- ciation, he was engaged in serving the churches as pastor. As a preacher he preached Christ, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that he might present every man perfect in Christ. As pastor, or an under shepherd, he fed the flock of God, giving to the lambs the sincere milk of the word ; and to the sheep the stronger meat. His piety was deep and solid. In his intercourse among men he was discreet and harmless — piety and policy, wisdom and innocency in his life were happily blend- ed together, offending none by work or example. The good fight has been fought, the faith kept, the crown of righteousness received. The Master, whom he so faithfully served, has said to the de- parted spirit, "Well done thou g^od and faithful ser- vant, thcu hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." The memory of this be- loved brother in Christ, and servant of the most high God, will be fondly cherished by all who knew him as long as memory on earth shall last. J. S. FOED. CHURCHES, CASTORS, CLERK8, PREACHING CHURCHES. COUNTY. PASTORS' P. O. CLERKS P. O. PREACHING. Antioch Bethel Bethlehem Concord Ephesus Fellowship Friendship Hopewell Harmony Macedonia Mars Hill Medline Mt. Pleasasnt Mt, Hebron Mt. Gilead Mt. Zion Macon New Hope Newberne Ocmulgee Oak Grove Pine Flat • Pleasant Hill Pisgah Providence Sardis Siloam Selma Union Uniontown Hephsibah Hale.. Hale.. Perry . . Perry . Perry . Perry . Perry . Perry . , Perry . Hale.. Perry . Perry . Hale.. Hale . . Bibb.. Bibb . . Hale.. Hale. . Hale . . Perry . Dallas . Perry . Hale.. Perry . Dallas, Perry . Dallas Hale.\ Perry . Perry . VV A Bishop . W A Bishop! W N lluckabee , A M Perry W A Bishop... Wm L Cochran. W H Mcintosh PC Drew.. ... J BPool A J Kynard. . . . A M Perry T M Barbour. . . J SFord A M Perry .... I U Wilkes.... E J Forrester . . J SFord P C Drew L R Gwaltney. . P C Drew J S Ford P C Drew EFBaber Oliver Stephens , ET Winkler... WC Cleveland. J SFord....... A M Per Carthage . . Carthage. . Randolph. Pinetucky . Charthage. Six Mile.. Marion Marion Havana. . . Marion Pinetucky. Tuscaloosa Acron. . . . Pinetucky. Monte vallo Acron Marion Marion Marion Acron Marion Collirene. . Marion Selma. Acron-. . . . Pinetuckv Wm Rhodes. . . . J P Harris S A Boiling... . T J Worrell.... W L Fagan J W Cochran. . . . S A Lide J E Walker... . WR Stivender. . A P Ford T A Sanders RY Woods.... P T Harris WTMcCraw. .. JNC Brown. .. J T Collins J S Davis W O Perry WPMcCollum. EP George J M Geddie WW Smith.... J F Averyt R S Tubb J L Wyatt A J Goodwin. . . H T Stringfellow H F Haoard .... Gr jesnboro 3rd Sab. and Sat. before Harrisburg 3rd Sab. and Sat. before. Perryville Marion Morgan Springs, Ocmulgee Marion Newberne. Havana , Marion Morrowville .... Carthage Green Springs . . Centreville Centreville Macon Station . . Flinns Mill Oak Grove Marion Junction Felix Carthage Perryville Orrville Marion Selma Greensborro , Pinetuckv 4th Sab. and Sat 1st Sab. and Sat. before. 3rd Sab. and Sat. before . 2nd Sab. and Sat. before, 3rd Sab. and Sat. before. 1st and 3d Sabbath 1st Sabbath 1st Sab. and Sat. . . . 1st Sab. and Sat. . . Once a month 2nd Sab. and Sat. . . 2nd Sab. and Sat. . . 3rd Sab and Sat..., 1st and 3rd Sunday. 4th Sab and Sat 4th Sab. and Sat....'. 3rd Sabbath 2nd Sab and Sat 1st Sab. and Sat 3rd Sab. and Sat 2nd Sab. and 4th Sab. and Sat . Twice each Sunday, it i, u 3rd Sab. and Sat.., STATISTICS OF THE CHURCHES. g x co x y; y; x ^ -1 o- © ©5 © ~ w P J9 f{ - C fl 9 •"< Li CHURCHES. 2 - 5 2. 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