Minutes of the tenth annual session of the Cullman Baptist Association (Ala.) 1892

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MINUTES

Tenth Annual SessiDn

HELD WITH THE

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October 6, 7, 8 and 9,

1892.

m • OFFICERS I

^§ ; Moderator, C. A. OWEN, Cullman, Ala.

^i \ Clerk, J. D. SMALL, Ilanceville, Ala.

ii I Treasurer, W. H. GUTHRIE, Logan, Ala.

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The Cullman Baptist Association met, persuant to ad-
journment, with Pine Grove Church, at 12 o'clock, noon,
on October 6th, 1892.

Devotional services for 20 minutes by Brother A.
Adams.

The Introductory sermon was preached by B,ev. T. E.
Hays, after which the Association took a recess for one
hour.

2 o'clock, p. m.

Association was called to order by Moderator — after
singing and prayer, proceeded to transact the following
business: Appointed as reading clerks, Revs W. H.
Guthrie and J. M. Waller. Letters and delegates were
received from the following churches : Bethsada, William
Bradford. Zion, J. H. Thomas. A. H. Speakman. Beach-
grove, J. N. Hardeman, Jas. McMurry, Nathan Elliott,
Rev. T. E. Hays. Ebenezer, J. W. Woodard, J. E. Walk-
er. Ryan's Creek, C. F. Fisher, J. A. Harbison, J H.
Harbison. Pilgrim's Rest, John Brown, James Mayo, A
B. Jackson, Rev. R. C. Leadbetter. Pleasant Grove, J. S.
Jones, J. G. Brooks. Cullman, Will G. Brown. New
Home, W. W. Kelso, W. C. Eidson, P. R. Tenison, J. A.
Mull. Liberty, J. N. Cleghorn, J. O. Lewis. Mt.
Hope, W. W. Falkner. Pinegrove, D. Wisner A. J- Earl,
W. H Price. Emmaus, W. T. King, J. C. K. Byrum, A.
B. Speakman. Lawrence Cove, T. R. Drinkard, W. S.
Drinkard, R. M. Drinkard. Duck River, J. H. Jones, W.
H. Hughs. Simcoe, J. D. Lovelady, R. M Mann, J. T.

Thompson. Bethlehem, (East,) J. E. Bland, J. C. E5-.
wards, J. Abbercrombie, A. Adams, Wm. Whaley.JNew
Harmony, no delegates. Eoon, F. W. Krussel, J. R. Oden.
Corinth,, J. J. Hooten, W. S. King, J. E. Bagby. Center
Hill, J. C. Quick. Sardis, L. D. Hancock, J. W. Leverett,
Thos. Hancock. Logan, W. J. Hudson, Rev. W. H
Guthrie. Bethlehem, (West,) J. H. Norman. Goodhope,-
W. A. Taylor, W. E. Grimmett, Samuel Nunn, C. A.
Owen, G. A. Chunn. Hopewell, J. D. Small, Marion
Mathews, Jonathan Burns.

Called for petitionary letters, when the following were
received: Bangor, W. H. Musgrove, E L Jones, Con='
cord, G. W. Screws, B. Chambers. Fairview, H. R.
McMurry.

Elected the following as oflScers, to- wit: C A. Owen,
Moderator, J D. Small, Clerk, W. H. (juthrie. Treasurer.

Appointed, as Devotional Committee, W. W. Kelso,
A. B. Jackson, J. A. Harbison, and Deacons of Pi negro ve
church.

On motion, adjourned.

9 o'clock, FRIDAY MORNESTG.

Association called to order by Moderator, prayer by
Brother J M. Waller.

Appointed the following committees on State of Re-
ligion: T. E Hays, W. E. Grimmett, J. Abbercrombie.

On missions: W. C. Eidson, R. C. Leadbetter, James
McMurry.

On Temperance: Will G. Brown, Wm Bradford, W".
A Taylor.

Education: Samuel Nunn, E. L. Jones, W. H. Guthrie

Sunday School : A. B. Jackson, J. T. Brown, H. J.
Halbrook.

Documents: J. E. Bagby, T. S. Martin, J. N. Cleghorn.

Finance: J. K. P. Byram, J. T. Thompson, V. S. King.

Querries: A. H. Speakman, H. R. McMurry, J. H.
Harbison.

Called for Correspondents, when the following were
received: J. M Waller, from the Birmingham associa-
tion; H. J. Halbrook, from Mussel Shoals association;
J. M. Thompson, from Marshall association; W. H.

Absher, J. H. Dunlap, from Warrrior Itiver association.
Bro. J. M. Waller was rjceived as correspondent from
State, Home and Foreign Mission Boards, also as corres-
pondent of the Board of Ministerial Education.

Returned Correspondence, as follows: To Birming-
ham, G. A. Chunn, C. A. Owen. To Mussel Shoals, S.
Nunn, W. G. Brown, W. H. Guthrie. To Marshall, J. T.
Thompson, W. C. Eidson, B. Chambers. To Warrior
River, R. C. Leadbetter, W. H. Musgrove, B. Earl. To
Sulpher Springs, C. A. Owen, A. H. Speakman, C. F.
Fisher, N. Elliott, W. B. Musgrove. To Clear Creek,
Aaron Speakman, jr., J. N. Cleghorn, W. J. O. Lewis.
To the Alabama State Convention, G. A. Chunn, C. J.
Brown, R. C. Leadbetter. On motion, any Brother a mem-
ber of this association being present at any of the above
named associations or conventions, shall act as correspond-
ing messenger.

Adjourned for preaching.

l.%30 p. m. Association called to order by Moderator.
Prayer by Bro. J. H, Harbison. Called for read and re-
ceived reports on State, Home and Foreign Missions.

The association was then addressed by Bro. J. M. Wal-
ler, for one hour and thirty minutes on the all-important
subject of Missions. Adjourned until 8:30 o'clock Sat-
urday morning.

Association called to order at 8:30 o'clock Saturday
morning by the Clerk. Prayer by Bro, W. C. Eidson.
On motion appointed Bro. Sam'lNunn, as Moderator pro
tern." Called for the report of the Evangelist, read and
adopted. Read and adopted the report on associational
missions. Nine o'clock the Moderator came in and re-
sumed bis chair. Appointed a committee on nominations
as follows: Sam'l Nunn, J. M. Leverett, A. B. Jackson.
Adopted the reports on State, Home and Foreign Missions.
Also, read *and adopted the following reports on Temper-
ance, Education and Ministerial Education. Adjourned
one hour for dinner.

One o'clock p. m. — Association called to order by Mod-
erator. Prayer by Bro. Brooks. Received the report on
Querries, in answer to the querry, "Has a Baptist church

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the right to receive members from other denominations
on their former baptism." Answer, "No,"

Received and adopted reports on Religious Literature,
on Documents, on Nommations. On motion divided the
Association into two Districts, making the Eailroad the
hne — District No. 1 East of Eailroad, No- 2 West of the
Railroad.

Second District meeting convenes at Logan on Friday
before the first Sunday in March. Second District meet-
ing to convene at Corinth, on Friday before the second
Sunday in May 1893.

Appointed T S Martin to preach the Introductory Ser-
mon at next session of this body— C A Owen to preach
the Missionary Sermon,

Received and adopted the finance report

Od motion ordered all the money for missions now on
hand to be paid to the Evangelist, VV. C. Eidson.

On motion the time of meeting was changed to 10
o'clock on Thursday before tiie 2nd Sunday in October.

Read and received Sunday school report. It was then
tabled until Sunday morning 9 o'clock.

On motion directed the articles of faith to be printed
in the minutes.

Adjourned until Sunday morning, 9 o'clock.

Associaiion called to order at lu o'clock Sunday morn-
ing.

Prayer by Elder Wm. Whaley .

Called for and read Sunday School report, after some
discussion it was adopted.

I he missionary sermon was preached, at 11 (/cluck, by
Elder R. C. Leadbetter, after which itiere was a collec-
tion taken uy) for missions, amounting to $5.20.

Read and adopted Treasuier's rejjort.

The Association then adjourned to meet with Sardis.
church, 10 miles southwest of Culltuan, near Trimbles
mill, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on Tlinrtiday before the 2ud
Sunday in October, A. D. 1893.

Prayer by Elder Wm. Whiijey. Signed,

J. D. Small, C. A. Owen,

Clerk, Moderator.

STATE MISSION REFORI.

The State Mission Board has, in its employ, during the
year, 51 missionaries, a majority of whom are laboring in
North Alabama. The amount reported by these as col-
lected for the last conventional year is S6000, most of the
money has been expended in North Alabama. Much has

been done by these missionaries in carrying the Gospel to
the destitute parts of the State, but there remains much
more to be done. When we consider the rapid mflux of
population rushing into our State and the influence they
bring, which, if not met by the Gospel of Christ, will de-
moralize the rising generation and drag them down to
hell. We believe the State Mission Board is the chief
agency in the hands of the churches, through which we
are to meet these influences. Therefore we urge upon the
the churches the importance of contributing liberally to
this Board so as to enable it to extend its work to all the
destitute parts.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. Guthrie,

Chairman.

REPORT ON HOME MISSIONS.
The board entered the last conventional year with an
indebtedness of $10,000.00 and an obligation to pay S20,
000 on the Havana House, this requiring the sum of $30,
000 additional to the amount needed for missionary work
for the year ending May, 1892, therefore the amount of
its missionaries are less than they were last year, and the
result somewhat reduced. The board had, in its employ,
365 missionaries and the result of their work is as follows:
Weeks of labor, 10,640, churches and stations, 1,324, ser-
mons and addresses, 46,866, prayer meetings, 14042, b'ip-
tism, 5,274, received by letter, 5,973, total additions, 11,-
247, Sunday schools organized, 343, teachers and pupils,
17,785, religious visits, 54,336, churches constituted, 179,
houses of worship built 80, bibles and testaments sold
and given away, 4,304, pages of tracts distributed, 919,-
472. As reports from all missionaries could not be had
this report may be considered as approximate. This
Board is now working, through its missionaries, in the
countries of Cuba, the Southern states and Indian Territo-
ry. Among the Indians the Gospel is preached in the
English language in consequence of this being the lan-
guage taught in their schools. The work in the island of
Cuba is very encouraging. The Board having purchased
property m the heart of the cit}^ thus furnishing our Bap-
tist people an attractive house of worship. Thus insur-
ing to the public the permanance of oul' cause and elevat-
ing their conceptions of the force behind it. Thus, we,
as Baptist, are creating new friends, and the sphere of our
influence is widening. This Board is also doing noble
work in the Southern States, sending missionaries to all
destitute places, thereby reaching a people with the Gos-

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pel who could not be reached otherwise.

The Board now proposes to raise $125,000, as a centen-
nial fund to be used as a chapel building fund which shall
be appropriated to building church houses in our cities,
towns and country where we have none. Thus furnishing
the people comfortable houses in which to worship God.

As the Board is striving, by the help of God, to do
more this year than ever before, we should give more to
this cause than ever before. Eespectfully submitted,

Gr. A Chunn, Chr'mn.

EEPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS.

We, your committee, beg leave to report the following:
The work of the Foreign Board last year is very encour-
agmg, having had in its employ twenty one Missionaries
in addition to the number reported the previous year.
These have gone into the countries of China, Brazil,
Japan, Mexico and Africa. This work is doing a great
deal for the cause in these fields. The receipts of the
year are $114,325.80. This is the largest annual sum ever
received, but while this is about $800 more than received
last 3'^ear, the amount paid the several Missions beyond
the payments last year, is about $8,000. This indicates
the enlargement of our enterprise, and shows that the
churches have not kept pace with the progress of the
work. Below we append statistics as shown in report of
Southern Baptist Convention of 1892:

Main Stations, 30. In the city of Main Stations, 19.
Other places 136. Missionaries — Males 38; Females 36;
umarried females, 17. Ordained Natives, 21; unordained
natives, males 49, females 11. Organized churches, 74;
members 2,723. Increase — Baptisms, 434; Letters, 82;
Restorations, 21 ; Deaths, 44; Expulsions, 66; Letters, 39.
Schools — Male, 5; Female, 10; Mixed, 5; Scholars, 748.
Contributions, $3,956.09. Respectfully submitted.

A. B. Jackson, Chr'm.

REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION.

We, your committee, beg leave to call attention to ar-
ticle 3 of our constitution, which is as follows: The ob-
jects of this association are to promote practical piety in
our churches; to extend the Redeemer's Kingdom on
earth ; to assist young minister-^ in pkeparixg for the
MINISTRY, etc. We regret to report that nothing is being
done toward assisting young ministers in preparing to
preach the Gospel, nor has there been anything done in
this direction since the association was formed. Lasl

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year we were asked to give the small sum of $25, but we
learn from the letters of the churches that only $3.05 of
this amount has been raised. We have about twenty
noble young men in Howard College, striving to prepare
themselves for preaching the Gospel, and are depending
almost entirely upon our voluntary contributions for their
support. We recommend that the churches raise, at least,
$25 at once — that a committee be appointed to apportion
the amount to the differet churches, according to mem-
bership, and that our pastors preach a special sermon on
this subject, following it with a collection, and forward
the same to the State Mission Board.

Will G. Brown, Chr'm..

REPORT OF ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS.
We, your committee, beg leave to report that we find
from the letters that the Mission cause is some on the in-
crease from the last report. But we find that some of the
churches have failed to send anything for missions. We
would urge those churches to consider well their duty on
this subject. We recommend that this association put
two Evangelist in the field for three months, commencing
July 1st 1893, provided that sufficient means can be rais-
ed for their support. We further recommend that an
Executive Board of tive be appointed to manage the asso-
ciatiooal missions, direct the operations of the missions,
receive reports of their work, and take all necessary steps
toward raising their salaries. Said Board shall have power
to employ Missiooaries to fill vacancies that may occur.
Respectfully submitted. W. C. Eidson, Chr'm.

RELIGIOUS EITERATURE.

Your committee on Religious Literature^ beg leave to
report *v'e find that only three preachers in our associa-
.lon take the Alabama Baptist. At the last association
the delegates were requested to see that their Pastors
were furnished this paper, if they were not able to pay
for it themselves. With such a poor showing from our
pastors^ what can be expected from our laymen? We
recommend that the church report to the next association
the amount of religious literature used by the pastors and
members of each church. We further recommend the
use of the Ala. Baptist, published at Montgomery; The
State Mission Quarterly, published at Marion, Ala. ; The
Home Mission Journal, Atlanta, Ga, ; and Foreign Mis-
sion Journal, Richmond, Va. No Baptist can be thorough-
ly informed in our denominational work without these

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papers. We find that five of our S. S. use literature, and
we recommend that every school, however small, use the
literature of our denomination. We condemn union liter-
ature of any kind in Baptist schools. We recommend
both the American Baptist and Kind Words, literature.
The American Baptist Publication Society, 66^ White=
hall St., Atlanta, Ga., will furnish literature free to
schools for three months on application.
Respectfully submitted. WillG. Brown,

Chairman.

REPORT ON SUNDAY SCHOOL.
We, your committee, find, by examining the letters
from the different churches of this Association that there
are 12 churches that have Sunday school. Number of
officers, 57. Scholars 563. This shows about one-third
our churches that keep up Sunday School. This is an
increase of 300 scholars above last year, but there is great
room for improvement, yet. We insist that every church
have a Sunday School. We believe that Sunday School is
a great help to the cause of Christianity.

Respectfully, submitted,

A. B. Jackson, Chr'm.

REPORT ON STATE OF RELIGION.

We, your committee, on state of Religion, beg leave to
report the following: We find from the letters that the
cause of Christ is advancing in our midst. We find that
during the past year a goodly number have been added to
the church, but we fear the cause of Christ is not what it
should be. Let us be more careful in our daily walk and
conversation, so as to elevate the cause of Christ and
build up his kingdom here on earth.

T. E. Hays, Chr'm.

REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.

Your committee on Temperance, beg leave to report: At the
last session of this body, each pastor was requested to preach as
much as one sermon to each of his churches on Temperance,
during the year. So far as we cau learn but two have complied
with this request. This is not right, we expect our watchmen on
the wall to cry aloud and spare not, and warn the people of the
evils ot intemperance, and use every argument possible to keep
our members from visiting saloons and becoming intoxicated.
Wt further recommend that each pastor be requested to urge
the cause of temperance on their churchea, during the next
year. Will G. Brown, Chr'm.

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REPORT ON EDUCATION.

It is impossible, without education and proper training, to be
able to combat with the '^inetay of souls. We, therefore recom-
mend, that you use every means in j^our power to educate your
children both morally and intellectually, that they may be pre-
pared to battle for Christ. We would urge upon your minds the
great necessity of home training among your children. Teach
ihera to think seriously while in their youth. God grant that
parents may h^come alive to this all-important subject of educa-
tion, and that they may educate their children in the Lord, and
for the Lord. We also recommend that our ministers be edu-
cated to a higher standard, that they may be enabled to pro-
pound to the people the gospel in its simplicity and purity. We
would recommend to our ministers the Howard College, and the
Judson Institute. And the Female Institute at Tuskaloosa, for
our girls. We do most heartily recommend the education of
woman as the most efficient means of educating the rising gen-
eration. Respectfully submitted.

Samuel Nunn, Chr'm.

REPORT OF COMMIT TEE ON NOMINATIONS.
We, your committee, recommend as Evangelist, R C. Lead-
better, on the east side of the Railroad, and W. C. Eidson, west
of the Railroad. Executive committee — W. G, Brown, C. A.
Owen, Samuel Nunn. A. B. Jackson, R. D. Duulap. As
delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention, H, J. Halbrook;
J. D. Small, alternate. Respectfully submitted,

A. B. Jackson, Chr'm.

REPORT OF EVANGELIST.
Brethren: I beg leave to report the following for my services
as Missionary in this Association, for the months of July,
August and September Number of miles traveled, 598. Ser-
mons preached, 78. Family visits, 140. S. S. Lectures, 10.
Baptized 8. Received by Letter, 13. Church visits 15. Re-
spectfully submitted, W. C. Eidson, Evangelist.

TREASURER'S REPORT.
I have received from the Finance Committee:
For Associarional Missions for the year 1891 $19.78

" " " 1892 L. 39.05

Vouchers to the amount of 17.45

Collections on Sunday .. 5.20

Minutes Z'!1..'Z ....".' IZ" "...' .11. 26.45

W. H. Guthrie, Treas.
Per W. J. Hudson.

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LIST OF OKDAINED ANjJ THEIR POST OFFICE.

G. L. Bnudley,

Simcoe, Ala.

A.

J. H. HaruisuD,

Breineu, "

C.

Tliob. Barrel,

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J.

K. C Ledbetter

, Walter, "

T.

VV. Joiiusun,

Trimble, "

G.

L. B. Mulliu,

CuUiJuau, '*

r.

C A. Owcu,

(. i(

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1', El. tiaya,

Hauceville "

A.

Wiu. Wiialey,

t ( n

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-A. Newouru,

Craue Hill, "

VV

VV. -d. Guthrie,

Lugau, "

c.

S. Heuderdou,

Cullman, "

G.

Adams, Hanceville, Ala.

B. VVilhite, Falkville, "
A. -Loug, Joppa, "
S. Martm, CuJJmau, "
A. Chuun, " "
U. leuuison, Bright, "

. C. Eidsou, •' "

J. JSlules, iVlay Apple, "

M. Stewart, Summit, ■'

'm. Teague, " "

C. Hughes, Strawberry, "
vV. Chaudler, Boseuberg, "

LiSr OF LICElNiiATES.

T. M. SwauD, Hanceville, Ala. N. i). Mayo, Walter, Ala.

J. J. Harris, Crane Hill, " J. A. For ten berry, JSummit, "

J. A. Mull, Bright,
H. D. KaiuwaLei;,

^Holly Fond, Ala.

J. W. Baruett,

C. J. Holloway, Cullman,

OKDEK OF BUSIiNESS.

Article 1. Devotional Exercises, Tniriy minutes.

2. Preach Introductory Sermon. Adjourn one hour.

8. Association called to order by Moderator, Or Clerk, in the
absence of the Moderator. Appoint two Brethren as reading
clerks.

4. Call for and read letters and enroll delegates,

5. Called for Petionary Letters.

6. Election of Officers.

7. Appointment of necessary committees.

8. Call for correspondence.

9. Return correspondence.

10. Call for report of committees.

IL Appointment of time and place of District Meetings.

12. Select place for next Annual Meeting of the Association.

13. Miscellaneous Business.

14. Adjourn.

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DECLARATION OF FAITH.

1. OF THE SCRIPTURES.

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by mea divinely inspir-
ed, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God
for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of
error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will
judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the
world, the true centre of Christian union, and the supreme standar d
by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried.

II. OF THE TRUE GOD.

We believe that there is one, and only one living and true God,
an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is Jehovah,' the Maker
and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth; inexpressibly glorious in
holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love;
that in the unity of the God-head there are three persons, the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfec-
tion, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great
work of redemption.

III. OF THE FALL OF MAN.

We believe that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his
Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and
happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners,
not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of that
holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil: and
therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defence
or excuse.

IV. OF THE WAY OF SALVATION.

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace,
through the Medatorial offices of the Son of God, who by the ap-
pointment of the Father, fieely took upon him our nature, yet
without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and
by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that haying risen
from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his
wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections,
he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate, and an
all-sutficient Saviour.

V. OF JUSTIFICATION.

We believe that the great Gospel blessing which Christ secures to
such as believe in him is Justification; that Justification includes
the pardon of sin. and the promise of eternal life on the principles
of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not in consideration of any
works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through
faith in the Redeemer's blood; by virtue of which faith his perfect
righteousness i- freely imputed to us of God; that it brings us into
a state of most ble-fsed peace and favor with God, and secures every
other blessing needful for time and eternity.

VI. OF THE FREENESS OF SALVATION.

We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by
the Gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept tliem by
a cordial penitent and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the
salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, but his own inherent de-
l^ravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel; which rejection in-

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volves him in an aggravated condemnation.

VII. OF GRACE IN REGEXERATION.

We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated
or born again; that regeneration consists in giving a holy disposi-
tion to the mind; that it is effected in a manner above our compre-
hension by the power of the Boly Spirit, in connection with Divine
truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the G-ospel; and
that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance,
and faith, and newness of life.

VIII. OF REPENTANCE AND f AITH.

We believe that Repentance and Faith are sacred duties, and also
inseparable graces, wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit
of God; whereby being deeply convinced o{ our guilt, danger and
helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God
with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy;
at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our
Prophet. Priest and King, and relying on him alone as the only and
all-sufficient Saviour.

IX. OF god's purpose of GRACE.

We believe that Election is the eternal purpose of God, accord-
ing to which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies and saves sinners;
that being perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, it com-
prehends all the means in connection with the end; that it is a most
glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, being infinitely free,
wi=e, holy and unchangeable; that it utterly excludes boasting, and
promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active
imitation of his free mercy; that it encourages the use of means in
the highest degree; that it may be ascertained by its effects in all
who truly believe the Gospel; and that it is the foundation of
Christian assurance; and that to ascertain it with regard to our-
selves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

X. OF SANCTIFICATION.

'We believe that Sanctiflcation is the process by which, according
to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness;
that it is a progressive work ; that it is begun in regen-
eration; and that it is carried on in the hearts of be-
lievers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer
and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means — es-
pecially, the word of God. self-examination, self-denial, watch-
fulness and prayer.

XI. OF THE PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS.

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the
end ; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark
which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special
providence watches over their welfare; and they are kept by the
power of God through faith unto salvation.

XII. OF THE HARMONY OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL.

We believe that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable
rule of his moral government; that it is holy, just, and good; and
that the inability which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to ful-
fill its prece.ts, arises entirely from their loye of sin; to deliver
them from which, and to restore them through a Mediator to un-
feigned obedience to the holy Law is one great end of the Gospel,
and of the Means of Grace connected with the establishment of the
visible church.

XIll. OF A GOSPEL CHURCH.

We believe that a visible church of Christ i», a congregation of

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baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellow-
ship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed
by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privilege!; invested
in them by his word; that its only scriptural otticers are Bishops or
Pastors and Deacons, whose qualifications, claims and duties are
defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

XIV. OF BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER.

We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a
believer, into the name of the Father, and Sou, and Holy Ghost; to
show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the cru-
cified, buried, and risen Saviour, with its effect, in our death to sin
and resurrection to a new life; that it is pre-requlsite to the privi-
leges of a church relation; and to the Lord's Supper, iu which the
members of the church by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to
commemorate tog.-ther the dying love of Christ, preceded always
by solemn self-examination.

XV. OF THE Christian sabbath.

We believe that the first day of the week is the Lord's Day or
Christian Sabbath; and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes,
by abstaining from all secular labor and sinful recreations; by the
devout observance of all the means of grace, both private and
public; and by preparation for that rest that remaineth for the
people of God.

XVI. OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

We tjelieve that Civil Government is of Divine appointment, for
the interests and good order of human society; and that magis-
trates are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed,
except only in things opposed to tbe will of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings
of the earth.

XVII. OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE VV^ICKED.

We believe that there is a radical and essential difference between
the jighteous and the wicked; that such only as througti faith are
Justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit
of our God, are tiuly righteous in his esteem ; while all such as
continue iu impenitence and unbelief are in his sight wicked and
under the curse; and this distinction holds among men botb in and
after death.

XVIII. OF THE Vi^ORLD TO COME

We believe that tbe end of this world is approaching; that at the
Last Day, Christ will descend from heaven, and raise the dead from
the grave to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then
take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment,
and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix
forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of
righteousness.

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